It starts with a Little

Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been enriching children's lives. We match and support youth in 1-to-1 relationships with caring adults to make a Big difference for them and for the community. 

Changing Lives for the Better, Forever

Big Brothers Big Sisters changes the lives of children facing adversity for the better, forever.
We create and support caring connections in Coralville, Hills, Iowa City, Lone Tree, North Liberty, Oxford, Solon, Tiffin, West Branch and other surrounding areas.
Our mentors work with children in the community, elementary schools, secondary schools, and even after-school clubs.
Our decades of experience supporting 1-to-1 mentoring helps us provide individualized and powerful support to our youth, families, and Bigs.

What do we achieve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children achieve school success, improve their self-confidence, and avoid risky behaviors such as fighting or trying drugs and alcohol. See the 'Impact' menu at the top of the page for details.

Whom do we serve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to change the lives of children facing adversity between 6 and 18 years of age. Our network of volunteers, donors and supporters comes from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all experience levels.

What do we do?

Our unique brand of 1-to-1 mentoring succeeds because we not only carefully match a child with a volunteer adult mentor, we also provide ongoing professional support to each youth, family, and mentor throughout the entire match.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Whether you get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a donor, potential Big Brother or Big Sister, partner, advocate, or family member, you have the power to change a child's future for the better. 

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