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The mission
of
Big Brothers Big
Sisters of
Johnson County is to
help children reach their potential through professionally supported,
one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable
impact on youth. Our vision is to
match a
Big to every child who needs
and wants one.
We are able to accomplish this mission through three specific programs.
Community-based mentoring,
School Buddy
matches and the Academic Mentoring Program are the three areas we
believe are making a BIG difference in Johnson County. Learn more
about how to Enroll Your Child. Looking to Volunteer?
The programs of BBBS of Johnson County have proven not only valuable
with over 800 matches, but also effective. In
addition,
while volunteers
agree to a one-year commitment, the average length of a match is more
than two years. In fact, many of the relationships continue into the
children's adult lives.
Volunteers
report the following results for children matched at least six months:
- Improvement
in
self-confidence
- Improved
attitude
toward school
- Reduced
risk of
substance abuse
- Increased
school
attendance
Interested
in a few more quick facts? Check out our FAQ's
page.
In
addition, the Advisory
Board
of Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson
County has the responsibility for program development, maintenance and
determines both short-term objectives and long-term objectives through
appropriate planning activities. The Advisory Board includes the
following standing committees: Executive, Fund raising, Recruitment and
Public Relations. Find a list of our Current
Board Members.
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