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- Changing The Present
- Local Missions In Action
- Movin' and Groovin'
- Austin Bridge Builder's Alliance
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- Christmas International House
- CROP Walk
- Daily Bread
- Faith in Action—West Austin
- Foundation for the Homeless
- Habitat for Humanity
- Manos de Cristo
- Partners in Hope
- Presbyterian Children's Home
- The Samaritan Center
- Street Youth Ministry
- Texas Reach Out
- Wooldridge Elementary Program
- World Welcome
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- Missions for Kids
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- Our Missionaries
- Lay Ministries
- Congregational Care
- Prayer Teams
- New Covenant Fellowship
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Think about the person in your childhood who shared new experiences and ideas with you. Perhaps it was a teacher, a coach or a grandmother. They introduced some magic in your world and your eyes opened like wildflowers. Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS) helps boys and girls achieve their potential through positive adult relationships. BBBS is the premier one-on-one mentoring organization in the world. When mentored in the BBBS program, little brothers and sisters are
- 52% less likely to skip school.
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs.
- more likely to get along with their families and peers.
All “Littles” (100%) who stay in the program for a year and graduate from high school or earn a GED receive a $2000 scholarship.
Who and when:
A Community-Based “Big” is an adult volunteer, age 18 and older, who spends time with his or her “Little” three times a month for a minimum of one year.
“Bigs” in Schools are adult volunteers, age 18 and older, who are matched with a “Little” in a local elementary or middle school for one hour each week, usually during lunch. The “Big” engages in various activities with the “Little,” such as playing on the playground, or just hanging out and talking.
How can I help/participate?
You can
- volunteer to be a
- Big brother.
- Big sister.
- Big couple.
- volunteer to be a big brother/sister in the Angel Tree Program—part of a BBBS/Covenant partnership supporting youth with an incarcerated parent.
In both opportunities, BBBS sets up the match and provides a specialist to give guidance. The organization also provides discounts for certain activities.
Contact:
For more information about mentoring through Big Brothers/Big Sisters, contact Stephanie Schultz-Smith at stephanieschultz@grandecom.net or Eric Stumberg estumberg@austin.rr.com or 302-5741.