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Big Brothers Big Sisters Lubbock-Plainview

Lubbock, TX, US • 5 - 9 Employees
Social Services

OUR VISIONHelp children reach their full potential in school and in lifeIn partnership with parents or guardians and volunteers, children in our program are achieving:Educational SuccessGreater AspirationsHigher ConfidenceHealthier RelationshipsOUR MISSIONProvide children with strong, enduring and professionally supported one-to-one mentoring in Lubbock and the South Plains area.Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nation-wide federation that has been the leader in one-to-one mentoring since 1904. There are currently over 450 agencies nationwide working together to invest in our future-the children we serve. Our local agency has been serving the Lubbock community since 1970.Originally known as Big Brothers, the agency added Big Sisters to the program in 1977. The agency began with the help of the Caprock chapter of the American Business Club (AMBUCS). Big Brothers Big Sisters is a partner agency of the Lubbock Area United Way. Our agency currently receives funding through Lubbock Area United Way, Helath and Human Services (HHS) - Mentoring Children of Prisoners, Dept. of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) - Community Youth Development, Texas Education Agency (TEA) - Amachi-Texas Governors Initiative, local fundraisers, and public support donations.