Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington

Address: 4204 Meridan Street, Suite 101
Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 671-6400 Website: http://www.bbbsnorthwest.org/site/c.5nICIMOmG8IQE/b.6770065/k.49A8/Oregon_and_Southwest_Washington.htm

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington — helping the children of Northwest Washington reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships and contributing to brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities for generations to come.

Programs
For more than 30 years locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been recognized as one of the most effective youth development programs in the United States. Our program matches a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister (the “Big”) with a child (the “Little”) who could benefit from a one-to-one relationship with a caring adult.
 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington offers services to all children in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. In 2010, we served over 300 local children, all of whom are matched with caring, adult mentors. Some of our matches get together to enjoy activities on their own throughout the area, while others meet at specific schools for fun-filled activities. Scroll down to learn more about the different programs offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington.

Community-Based Mentoring Program
Our Community-Based Mentoring program is a minimum one-year program in which the Big and Little consistently meet 6-12 hours a month.* Matches are made with considerations to geographic location, interests, activities and personalities.
 

Getting together is a great time for both Bigs and Littles. It doesn’t require a special occasion or expensive activities; just a few times every month sharing simple things you already enjoy with a young person. Things like…
 

Shooting hoops
Playing a board game
Sharing a pizza
Taking a walk in the park
Just hanging out and talking