Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to "create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth". Adult volunteers are matched with children from age 5 to young adulthood. It was founded by Ernest Kent Coulter. BBBSA provides guidance, resources, and support to its network of local BBBS agencies. Local BBBS agencies operate under BBBSA and implement mentoring programs in their communities. These agencies match adult volunteers (Bigs) with children (Littles) ages 5 through young adulthood. The mentoring programs focus on education, social skills, and personal development.

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