Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Decatur, IL is a non-profit organization that focuses on mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children in need of guidance and support. Through various programs and activities, Big Brothers/Big Sisters aims to empower youth to reach their full potential and build lasting relationships that positively impact both mentors and mentees. Generated from their business information

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois (BBBSCIL) has been dedicated to serving low-income and underprivileged youth from single-parent families for over 30 years, operating across multiple counties including Champaign, Macon, and Sangamon. The organization focuses on creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that empower youth to achieve their highest potential and avoid negative behaviors. Through community-based and site-based mentoring programs, BBBSCIL connects caring adults with children, helping them develop essential life skills and attributes for success. With a commitment to making a positive difference, the organization serves approximately 800 youth annually, aiming to guide them toward high school graduation and responsible adulthood. Generated from the website

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Illinois Capital Region ( BBBS ) was organized and incorporated in 1972. A group of ten members of the community recognized a need for a mentoring program that focused on positive youth development. During the first year of the organization, 50 children were matched with positive adult mentors ( Big Brothers and Big Sisters ). During the first two years, the program was run strictly by volunteers, many of whom worked out of their own homes. In 1976, BBBS hired its first Executive Director, Debra Beard, who served the agency for nearly 30 years. In 1999, after identifying the need for mentoring services in Christian County, Big Brothers Big Sisters expanded its services to include Christian County, and an office opened in Taylorville. In January 2007, the agency began serving children in Montgomery County. The agency's current Executive Director, Chris Hembrough began July 2007.Big Brothers Big Sisters offers one-to-one mentoring relationships to children who have been referred to us, either by a parent or a teacher. We serve children in Sangamon, Christian, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties through both the Community-Based and School-Based Mentoring programs. In 2008, BBBS served 875 children through our mentoring programs.As we continue to serve more children and make an impact in our community, we will serve these children as we always have--one child at a time.