Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the United States have been bringing a little magic into the everyday lives of children by matching them with adult volunteers in fun and rewarding relationships since 1904. Currently, 371 BBBS agencies across the country serve over 240,000 children and teens each year in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast has served over 3,000 children since it was founded in 1969 by a juvenile probation officer and other community service leaders. Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast programs are staffed by professional Enrollment and Match Support Specialists who maintain regular contact, supervise, and share resources with mentoring matches. BBBSNC is a non-profit organization that receives 55% of its funding through our annual fundraiser Bowl for Kids’ Sake. The remaining 45% comes from the state and county (9.4%), philanthropic foundations (9.4%), Taste for Kids' Sake (7.0%), private donors (2.4%), and other fundraising activities (16.8%).

	Who Our Littles Are

• Children who lack the care and consistency of one or both parents or who are facing significant challenges.

• Age 6-16.

Most children in our community-based programs come to us through their parent or caregiver.  Most children in our school-based programs come to us through a teacher or counselor. We also reach out to involve children through youth service agencies, social services, and other concerned individuals in our community. All children and their parents must have a desire to be in our program.

	The Difference We Make

• Broaden a child’s horizons.

• Show a child that other ideas and ways of living are possible.

• Help a child feel good about herself or himself.

• Inspire new interests in a child.