Welcome to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas

BBBS Overview
Organizational Overview

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. Trained professionals recruit, screen, match and support Big and Little Brothers and Sisters through a network of 470 agencies throughout the country. The Northwest Arkansas agency is proud to be one of them. These one-to-one mentoring relations between caring adults and children have documented positive outcomes for the children.

Northwest Arkansas Mission

Doing the powerful work of showing children they matter through meaningful mentoring in their lives.

Northwest Arkansas Vision

To serve over 2200 children in Northwest Arkansas by the year 2010.

What an Impact One Person Can Make

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas has been serving children for 15 years. During that time we have matched over 1000 local children to dedicated mentors who have made a lasting impact on their lives. Volunteers and community leaders help support BBBS by continuing to donate their time, talent and resources to aid us in our mission. Nationally in 2004, BBBS celebrated it's 100th year in making a powerful difference in children's lives. Today, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America serves over 220,000 children.

Did you know that studies have shown that children who have been in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program are 46 percent less likely to begin using illegal drugs and 27 percent less likely to begin using alcohol? Come join us today and learn what an difference an hour or two a week can make in a child's life. Check out our volunteer opportunities to learn more.

Local Office Information

610-A East Emma Avenue Suite D, Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 756-5683 or 1-877-756-5683, (479) 756-0147 (fax)

                                                                                                                      



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