Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit and Medina Counties
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Big Brothers Big Sisters have moved! Our new address is 50 South Main Street, Suite LL 110, Akron OH 44308. Our phone number will remain the same. Click here to learn more! ... -
Couples Match
The Big Brother Big Sister program has the ability to change a person’s life, and that was the case for Beth, Mason, and Gavin. The interaction between Beth, Mason, and Gavin is more than just fun and games. “It’s not just pizza parties and going to movies, we help Gavin with his school work and things like that,” Mason said. At the beginning Beth and Mason... -
Special Stories
YOU can be someone’s Hero! Every child needs someone to look up to…someone with a positive self-image, a responsible attitude toward life, and realistic goals. For just a few hours each month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing... -
Fishing Buddies
Fishing is something Big Jim enjoyed doing anyway–now he has the perfect partner, Little Todd, to join him! This Big and Little have been fishing together for 5 years now. Think of all the activities you enjoy doing…wouldn’t it be great to share that with someone who can really appreciate it! Being a Big is about being a friend and doing what...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters are volunteers at least 18 years of age who are willing to be a positive influence in the life of a child. These volunteers agree to spend the amount of time required to form and maintain a relationship with a child aged 6-18. The volunteers act as role models and friends to the children with the goal of increasing their self-confidence as well as being a support syst...
What We Do
Studies have shown that mentored children to be: 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, 52% less likely to skip school, 37% less likely to skip a class, 33% less likely to hit someone, more confident in their performance in schoolwork and in better relationships with their families. Are you ready to be someone’s hero? Thanks for your interest...