Changing perspectives. Changing lives.
Our Mission is to help children reach their fullest potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships and a full range of youth mentoring programs with measurable impact. Our Vision is to provide caring adults in the life of every child in need, contributing to brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities in Maryland. Our Values are: Child safety is hour highest priority We value our children, parents/caregivers, volunteers, staff and partners We executive exceptionally well We act with integrity We focus on outcomes, regularly measure effectiveness and commit to continuous improvement We actively promote the value of mentoring to individuals, organizations and government We recruit and retain the best staff and board talent We commit to diversity and inclusion We manage finances soundly We are collaborative and solution-oriented Our Programs Start Something Here's the proof. National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. By participating in our programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are:
What can you do to help? Make a donation. Mentor a child. Start a program. Call us or email us to find out how! Read more about our impact> 1Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995) Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake is not your typical organization. We help children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. And we couldn’t do any of it without you.
A Little Guidance
83% of former Littles surveyed agree that their Big instilled values and principles that have guided them through life.
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Sponsor change in your community.
For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As Maryland's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, we make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in your local community. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. 
