1:  A MENTOR CHANGES EVERYTHING

In young people with a caring adult Mentor for one year: risky behaviors decrease, school attendance improves, self-esteem soars, families thrive, graduation rates climb, more go on to higher education.

2:  THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MORE IMPORTANT TIME TO INVEST

Challenge and change is everywhere.  Children and their families are struggling and the added support of a mentor helps youth overcome economic, educational, and social hardships, and maximize their vast gifts and strengths.

3:  100% OF YOUR DONATION STAYS LOCAL  

Every dollar you give goes to work right here in Lorain County.  Mentors donate their time, but your financial support is needed to recruit mentor volunteers; cover the cost of background checks, while ensuring trained professionals match children and youth to responsible adults; enable ongoing supervision and relationship support; and provide social, cultural and educational activities, curriculum and other materials

4:  YOUR SUPPORT BENEFITS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

Children and youth who are served by Mentors go on to make better life choices and become better citizens.  Their success propels life-changing ripple effects for family members, entire neighborhoods, and generations to come.

5:  YOUR GIFT IS FULLY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County is a non-profit Tax I.D. #34-1809153.  Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.