Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star

Location
Irving, TX

Organization Details

Nonprofit

5001 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS, TX, 75244-6120

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About

Big Brothers Big Sisters safely and intentionally pairs local children, known as "Littles", with caring adult volunteers, known as "Bigs", to form one-to-one, life-changing mentoring friendships. The result of these mentoring relationships are powerful and the outcomes show it: having a mentor helps to encourage educational success, avoid risky behaviors, build confidence and character, and inspire children to reach their full potential in school and in life.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide children with strong and enduring professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.  We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in the program achieving: Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships; Avoidance of risky behaviors; Educational success.