Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

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1230 Preservation Park Way
Oakland, CA 94612

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area in Oakland, CA is a non-profit organization that provides mentorship programs for youth and young adults. They offer a variety of programs, including field leadership, urban green projects, wildfire programs, and conservation internships, aimed at building the next generation of conservation leaders. Trusted by leading conservation and nature organizations, they have made a sustainable impact through their hands-on environmental conservation efforts, including trail building, tree planting, wetland improvement, and education outreach.

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of these programs, with a track record of 884,366 total hours of conservation service, 1,640 miles of trail built or improved, and 42,704 trees planted. Their work has not only made a positive impact on the environment but has also empowered individuals, like Pearl McCann, who credits the SCA for building her confidence and showing her how capable she is. By joining their community of supporters, individuals can contribute to the preservation of parks, public lands, and urban green spaces.

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Liam T.
11/1/2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a fantastic organization filled with great people, intentions, and dreams. They're goal is to match caring adults (Bigs) with kids who could use a little more support...

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Janet P.
10/20/2025

Becoming a Big Sister has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. When I was matched with my Little, Aaliyah, at age six, we formed a strong and immediate bond. Though I didn't have...

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Jennifer O.
11/8/2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters met the goal of getting to know me and my child really well over a 2.5 hour, in-person interview. They learned what my child's hopes were in being matched with a big...

david s.
6/29/2023

I'm giving two stars here. I have been a BB twice before, once in Chicago when I was in grad school 35 years ago and one more recently where my little aged out and is now a Cal State studying...

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David Z.
9/20/2017

AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Give your donations and time to a different charity, because BBBSBA is an unprofessional, horrible operation. I applied after seeing billboards...

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