Our Mission
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program is available in both Erie and Crawford Counties.
One More Person Can Make All the Difference
In Erie and Crawford Counties, too many youth face hardships that threaten to limit their future. Their parents and caregivers are doing the best they can, but often their time and resources are limited by circumstances.
When a young person's social network is stretched too thin, they may experience:
- Depression and anxiety
- Poor school performance
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Unplanned parenthood
- Juvenile detention
- Loss of hope for the future
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA, we believe every one of us can benefit from having one more person invested in our success. That's why, at the request of parents, we match children beginning at age 6 through young adulthood (Littles) with caring adult volunteers (Bigs) to walk alongside them. For many Littles, their Big is the only relationship that's all theirs—someone who can invest dedicated time to encourage them and introduce them to new possibilities and perspectives.
