Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine
Non-Profit - Rockland, ME, US
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What if every child fulfills his or her potential? What if every child is set on the right path today? What if every child in America graduates high school and college, and gives back to his or her community? What will that start? It will be the start of something big. Every time you donate money or time to Big Brothers Big Sisters to help a childreach his or her potential, you Start Something.We believe inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Supported by donors and volunteers, Big Brothers Big Sisters develops positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. We make meaningful, monitored matches between adult and high school volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 5 through 14, in schools and communities across Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot and Waldo counties.OUR VISIONOur vision is that all children achieve success in life.OUR MISSIONOur mission is to provide children in Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot and Waldo Countiesfacing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.OUR ACCOUNTABILITYWe work with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the communityand hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving:• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships• Avoidance of risky behaviors• Educational success
