Mentoring Works.

We see it everyday. In the stories our Bigs and Littles tell and in research studies: mentoring works. 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 connecting them with experiences that they otherwise would never have accessed—when children and teens have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors, have higher aspirations and focus on what they’re capable of.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina builds Friendships with a Purpose transform two lives: that of the Little and that of the Big Brother or Big Sister. Dorian was a Little in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for twelve years. His Big Brothers Nathan was there for him through thick and thin—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: