ABOUT

Incorporated in 1977, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to realize their endless potential. BBBSLI makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (‘Bigs’) and children (‘Littles’).

Our mission:To promote the positive growth and development of Long Island’s children by providing quality mentoring, education and support services.

Unique to BBBSLI, we provide a system of ongoing evaluation and support which is proven by independent studies to help families by improving the odds that “Littles” will perform better in school, avoid violence and illegal activities, and have stronger relationships with their parents and peers.

Children are eligible for our program between the ages of 7 and 16. Our volunteers are ages 18 and over.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island is a private, non-sectarian, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters International operates in 12 countries. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States.