Big Brothers Big Sisters inspires youth equity and empowerment. As a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) organization, this lens is threaded throughout everything we do. We invite in and engage intentionally with families and mentors through our holistic approach. At the heart of BBBS is a commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and research.
At BBBS Hawai'i, we improve the odds for hundred of young people each year by connecting them with a caring mentor and bringing them more fully into our communities. In the next year, we’re aiming to reach even more because many young people in our community need a mentor and have yet to experience this life-changing relationship.
Big Brothers Big Sisters brings people together to create inclusive systems that expand access to mentorship and drive real impact for our keiki.
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we see a future where all young people are empowered with a plan for their future and a mentor whose impact lasts a lifetime. Mentorship is a powerful and beneficial way to alter a young person’s life trajectory—which ultimately benefits everyone by making our economy more inclusive and productive and our society more equitable.
We fosterand support mentoring relationships that empower young people across the country. Today, millions of young people in America are facing barriers to opportunity. We have an opportunity to encourage more mentors, families, partners, and champions to join this effort.
Big Brothers Big Sisters aims to reach young people where they are, both online and in everyday life.
Wewant to transform society through mentorship. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves as a catalyst for change, leveraging programming, policy, partnerships, and public engagement to build wider, more inclusive mentoring systems.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai'i measures the impact of services for at-risk youth through a survey known as the Youth Outcomes Survey. This survey shows us that our mentoring programs result in proven, positive short-term and long-term outcomes for youth in three main areas: educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, and increased social and emotional well-being.
Educationally, youth in our mentoring programs have higher grades, better scholastic competence, and a greater desire to graduate from high school and attend a four-year college.
Socially, youth in our programs feel more accepted by their peers and more connected to their family. They are also more likely to say no to drugs, alcohol, skipping school, or getting in fights.
Emotionally, youth in our mentoring programs have greater feelings of self-worth and therefore, more hope and higher aspirations for the future.
proven success
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii's mentoring program have a positive impact on youth. Over 90% of keiki in our programs improve in one of the following areas:
Better grades and scholastic competence.
Stronger relationships with classmates, family, and friends.
Less likely to be a bully or be bullied.
More likely to graduate from high school and college.
Improved self-worth and confidence.
More likely to avoid drugs, alcohol, gangs, and skipping school.