Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
Location
2351 N. Belfast Ave.Augusta, ME 04330 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine is to provide children in Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot, Somerset and Waldo Counties facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine changes the lives of over 700 youth facing adversity by providing 1-to-1 relationships that change lives. Our successful mentoring programs pair children, ages 5-14 (Littles), with caring, responsible adult role models (Bigs) in one-to-one relationships in seven counties throughout eastern, coastal and central Maine.
We partner with parents, in conjunction with over 30 schools and hundreds of volunteers and generous partners in our community to help children have higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoid risky behaviors and achieve greater educational success.