We stand for Black lives. Black youth. Black futures.

About Us

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence is a donor-supported organization that enriches, encourages and empowers children to reach their highest potential through safe, one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence serves 1,500+ youth in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in PA and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties in NJ.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters is the leading youth mentoring organization in the United States. We believe in the power of young people. In our work, we provide access to the people and resources needed to help young people succeed throughout their lives.

• Mentorship has been proven to be one of the most powerful ways to change the trajectory of a young person’s life – it has served as a positive intervention for more than 120 years.

• Our mentorship programs – from our 1:1 caring mentoring relationship to our broader ecosystems of community programs help equip young people with the skills, confidence, and positive relationships to empower them to reach their full potential.

Our Mission

To ignite the power and promise of youth by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships.

By partnering with 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 vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.

National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. By participating in our programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are:

  • More confident in their schoolwork performance
  • Able to get along better with their families
  • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
  • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
  • 52% less likely to skip school

A Bold Vision for Mentoring

You can read our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan here (PDF).