Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Florida
Mission:
To provide trusted adult interaction for childrem from prodominently single-parents families through consistent personal relationships which encourage the emotional, social, educational and physical well-being of a child. Committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth through professionally-supported One-to-One relationships.
Events:
Bowl for Kids Sake: March 4
Margarita J'ville: Oct. 2006
Monthly activities for Bigs/Littles
Quarterly activities for Unassigned children
Stats:
97.3 percent of improvement in academic performance is the report on mentoring. 2218 children enrolled in mentoring relationships and 2068 volunteer mentors in 417 schools all across the state.
Services:
Children of Promise Jacksonville
Bigs in Schools programs
One-to-One Community program
Mentoring
Help:
Volunteers wanted at schools and community programs to get involved with children and commit to having a healthy volunteer/child relationship
Contact:
Katie DePotter
3100 University Blvd., Ste. 120
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 727-9797 ext. 224
kdepotter@bbsjax.org
www.bbsjax.org