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It takes little to be a big

300+ Kids in Northwest Florida Need a Mentor.

Will you show up?

Right now, over 300 children in our community are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. They need someone to show up, to listen, to believe in them. Could that be you?

Many of these kids are facing tough challenges – family changes, homelessness, bullying, and mental health stressors. A mentor can make all the difference, offering guidance, encouragement, and stability. But mentorship isn’t the only way to help. By donating, you support these transformative connections for the children who need them most.

However you choose to give – through your time or your generosity – you can change a life…including your own.

They’re waiting. You can be the reason they don’t wait any longer.

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Defending Potential

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. Through mentoring children are nurtured and communities are strengthened. And none of it happens without you.

Avoided the Juvenile Justice System

Maintained or improved risk taking behavior

Maintained or improved education expectations

Promoted on time to the next grade

Seniors graduated with post-secondary plans

Maintained or improved school attendance

Had no behavioral referrals or suspensions

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida has officially earned the Organizational Excellence Certification from Pensacola State College’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence & Philanthropy.

This distinguished certification recognizes our agency’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in all areas of our operations. It affirms that we not only meet but exceed federal, state, and local regulatory standards while upholding the highest principles of nonprofit management, accountability, and transparency.

Achieving this milestone reflects our dedication to strengthening our organization so that we can better serve our Bigs, Littles, and the communities across Northwest Florida.

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