Our Mission

Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

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Our Affiliation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County is an independent affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation's oldest and largest youth mentoring organization. Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has implemented, developed, and perfected its unique, evidence-based professionally supported one-to-one mentoring model across the country. 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America provides us with:

  • National standards, policies, and procedures focused on child safety

  • Research and program development supported by the nation’s leading youth mentoring experts

  • Evaluation systems and technology

  • Nationwide best practices shared by nearly 250 affiliates across the country

Since 1969, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County has been a
force for change, connecting volunteers with children to help them empower every child for their brightest future. As part of the nation’s largest volunteer supported mentoring network, we make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”). We believe in
igniting our community to make Washington County strong today and tomorrow. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County develops positive enduring relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Our Purpose

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Our Vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

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Our Accountability

Partnering with our parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community, we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:

  • Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships

  • Avoidance of risky behaviors

  • Educational success

Our Values

Access, Belonging, and Opportunity

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County is committed to access, belonging, and opportunity. We provide access to positive mentorship for every young person who needs us no matter their background, experiences, circumstances or need, we are committed to ensuring every young person has a positive mentor in their lives. We create a community that fosters connection and belonging. We empower young people to learn, lead and grow.