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Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mission Statement


The Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is:
to help youth maximize their ability to become confident, competent and caring individuals through professionally supervised school and community based one-to-one mentoring relationships.




Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters
Vision Statement


The Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is:
professionally supervised, successful mentoring relationships for all children in our service area who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities.




Our Mentoring Programs Work

National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentors have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. By participating in our youth mentoring programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are: 

 

More confident in their schoolwork performance
Able to get along better with their families
46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
27% less likely to begin using alcohol
52% less likely to skip school.




Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters provides service in the following counties: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Edgar, Clark, Shelby and Effingham.