BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF GREATER CINCINNATI, INC

Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs adult volunteers with children facing adversity, who can benefit from having a positive role model. The Big Brothers Big Sisters movement began in Cincinnati more than 100 years ago, when businessman Irv Westheimer began mentoring a young boy, and encouraged his colleagues and friends to do the same. We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving: • Higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships • Avoidance of risky behaviors • Educational success This type of professionally-supported, long-term, one-to-one mentoring is proven to be successful.