For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in Maricopa County and Pinal County. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. Please consider being a volunteer mentor or making a gift to help children in our community who need and deserve mentors build self-confidence and realize their potential.

• 300 boys and girls are currently waiting to be matched and some will wait up to 3 years!
• Majority of youth come from low income single parent homes
• All youth have personally expressed a desire for a mentor

• By simply showing up, you can increase a child's self-confidence and attention to schoolwork
• You can decrease a child's chances of
  using illegal drugs, skipping school, and engaging in underage drinking