FOUNDED IN 1904 CONSIDERED THE
GOLD STANDARD OF MENTORING
COUNTIES SERVED
STATEWIDE AVERAGE LENGTH OF A MATCH
(National Average is 24.4 months)
PROJECTED ADDITIONAL CHILDREN
OF FAMILIES SERVED RECEIVE INCOME ASSISTANCE
Serving youth ages 6-26
52% living in a single-parent home
10% have an incarcerated parent
5% living with grandparents
2% living in foster care
Impact on our littles
84% earning better grades and improved self-confidence
80% experience stronger friendships
46% less likely to begin using alcohol or illegal drugs
PROTECTING MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN
300,000 CHILDREN IN NEED!
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
Training, screening, education & continuous support.
CHILD SAFETY
Background checks, reference checks & liability insurance for one potential Big.
CHILD & VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
Marketing and branding tools, technology & events.
CHILD & PARENT MANAGEMENT
Enrollment, training, screening, education & continuous support.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Workshops, activities, tutoring & volunteer database management.
AN ENTIRE YEAR
Relationship building, thoughtful mentoring & defending potential.