Big Brothers/Big Sisters Of Beaver County
Alternate Name / AcronymBBBS
Parent OrganizationBig Brothers Big Sisters of America
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationThe Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with caring and committed Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples. Our programs are designed to assist at-risk children from primarily low-income families. Youth development experts agree that at-risk children benefit from having additional supportive, caring adults in their lives to instill confidence and self-worth. It is the hope that, ultimately, as the children mature, each will be positively influenced and guided by the positive experiences that are shared between a Big volunteer and a Little. The children become well-adjusted, contributing members of our community.
BBBS works closely with parents to match every child with the right Big Brother, Sister or Couple. Each potential Big is screened, trained and supervised to help ensure that the relationship will be safe and rewarding for everyone involved.
History of Organization:Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) has been the nation's preeminent youth-service organization for over a century. The agencies of (BBBSA) have been providing one-to-one mentoring services to at-risk children of single parent families since 1904. Our service is based on our volunteers. We have proven success in creating and nurturing positive relationships that benefit everyone involved, including the volunteer, the child, families and the community.
Locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County has been fulfilling this need since 1975. At that time, the agency operated under the sponsorship of the Community Mental Health Center. The agency functioned as an extension of the Beaver County YMCA beginning in 1981 until 1990, when Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County incorporated independently.
AffiliationsAffiliated with the United Way of Beaver County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Legal StructureNon-profit corporation
Funding SourcesEnrollment as a Little Brother or Little Sister in the community or school-based programs is free. This is made possible through annual fundraisers: Bowl for Kids� Sake, Golf For Kids' Sake, and Annual Auction & Gala. Additional sources of support include fee-for-service contracts, foundation grants, corporate sponsorship and private donations.
Leadership
Key Leaders| Name* | Title/Description (Executive Director, Vice President, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Anastas | Executive Director | 724.843.4600 ext. 23 | kanastas@bcbigs.org | ||
Contact Information
Contact Person(s)| Name* | Title/Description (Intake Specialist, Secretary, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Anastas | Executive Director | 724.843.4600 ext. 23 | kanastas@bcbigs.org | ||
| Number* | Title / Description (Telephone, Toll free, Fax, etc.) |
|---|---|
| 724.843.4600 | Telephone |
| Email* | Title / Description (Director, General, Intake, etc.) |
|---|---|
| info@bcbigs.org | |
| Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
|---|---|
| www.bcbigs.org | Website |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County
Address:1475 Third Avenue
New Brighton, PA 15066
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Beaver County
Services ProvidedService DescriptionOne to one mentoring.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Fees/Cost for ServicesNone
Eligibility RequirementsChildren ages 6 - 12 from Beaver County who lack sufficient support from one or both parents.
Required DocumentationCustody of the child enrolled in the program.
How to Access Services or Schedule AppointmentsCall our office at 724-843-4600 during business hours or visit our website at www.bcbigs.org.
Speaker AvailableYes
Volunteer UseYes
Volunteer NeedYes
Volunteer DescriptionSpend 3 hours per month with your "little brother or sister."
