Big Brothers Big Sisters - About Us

Changing what it means to grow up in our community

BBBS' one-to-one method of mentoring has a measureable impact on our children. Public/Private Ventures conducted a comprehensive study of boys and girls involved in a one-to-one mentoring relationship through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in several cities across the United States, including Houston.

The study found that children in our program are:

  • 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs
  • 27% less likely to start drinking
  • 52% less likely than their peers to skip school
  • 30% less likely to hit someone
  • 5 times less likely than other girls between the ages of 15 and 19 to become pregnant

Click here to read more about the study (link opens in a new window)

Click here to read how Big Brothers Big Sisters is positively impacting our schools.