OUR VISION: All youth achieve their full potential. OUR MISSION: Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. ACCOUNTABILITY: by partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving: Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships Avoidance of risky behaviors Educational success 2020 NJ BIG SISTER OF THE YEAR Karen Bottari Read why Karen was chosen for this honor 2020 NJ BIG BROTHER OF THE YEAR Ian Plotkin Read why Ian was chosen for this honor WE IGNITE POTENTIAL Here’s the proof. National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. By participating in our 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 LEARN ABOUT US BECOME A BIG VOLUNTEER DONATE NOW DONATE ONLINE CHILD ENROLLMENT FORM ENROLL HERE FIND YOUR COUNTY AGENCY ENTER ZIP CODE OR GO TO CONTACTS WATCH: ONE SPECIAL MATCH - TOM & AMIR'S STORY For more information about BBBSNJ, please contact: William Salcedo, BBBS State Chair • 305 Bond St., 2nd Floor, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 • P: 732.544.2224 • E: wsalcedo@bbbsmmc.org site designed by: electronic diva