Big Brothers Big Sisters - About Us

Agency Background

Big Brother and Little Brother

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston is a private, non-profit organization and an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. It matches children between the ages of 6 and 15 with adult volunteer mentors from the community.

We have five locations to serve the Greater Houston area: Our main office located in southwest Houston; the Bay Area, Baytown, Fort Bend County (Stafford), and Montgomery County (The Woodlands).

BBBS of Greater Houston was founded in 1950 by the Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce. The president of the Houston Jaycees at the time - Oved Essary - brought the program to Houston as a way to help boys whose fathers had died during World War II. In its first year, the agency served 30 boys. We now serve more than 2,300 boys and girls with a volunteer mentor each year.

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with positive, measurable impact.

Our vision is to create sucessful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, resulting in better schools, brighter futures, and stronger communities for all.

Our Values

As an organization dedicated to children, and as individuals, we value:

  • Integrity and honesty, knowing we can count on each other.
  • Unwavering commitment and accountability to the BBBS family - our kids, families, volunteers, donors, and staff.
  • The diversity of all those we serve including each other.
  • Respectful and open communication.
  • Unity as a team dedicated to quality.
  • Caring about our mission with sincerity, empathy, and heart.
  • Making positive things happen because "It's All About The Kids."

Our Funding

Our organization is funded primarily through private gifts and grants. Special fundraising events are the agency's secondary source of support, and include Bowl for Kids' Sake, two golf tournaments, and an annual gala. The generous support of the United Way is also a major source of funding.

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