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Together, we ignite potential

With the help of thousands of volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters, we’ve been transforming children’s lives through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships for 35 years.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is a United Way Agency

We select and match mentors with children facing adversity and provide ongoing activities, training and support services to sustain successful match relationships and lasting connections. By making a donation, you help expand what’s possible for WNC’s youth. You can help change the life of a child for the better, forever.

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Mentoring Works

Mentoring works. We see it every day. We hear it in the stories our Bigs and Littles tell us and in the research studies that we read. And you can learn about it firsthand. When you mentor, you change the life of a child and make a lasting, positive impact on your community.

From building self confidence and improving academic achievement, to having experiences they otherwise might never have, children and teens guided by caring adults are more likely to aspire higher, focus on what they’re capable of and avoid risky behaviors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina builds “Friendships with a Purpose” that transform the lives of both the “Little” and his or her “Big.” Dorian was a Little in the program for 12 years. His Big Brother Nathan, there for him through thick and thin, was committed to Dorian’s success. Years later, when Nathan faced immense challenges and hardship in his own life, Dorian was his most committed friend. Listen to their story here:

BBBS WNC Littles Improvement During the 2016-2017 School Year

93%

Improved in Self-Confidence

86%

IMPROVED IN Academic Performance

87%

IMPROVED IN Behavior at School

When compared to their non-mentored peers, Littles are:

46% less likely to begin illegal drug use

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