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BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE                                                               Join us in 2010 for a Western Theme                                  Saturday, March 13, 2010

            At Lincoln Lanes, Danville, IL and Fast Lanes, Hoopestown, IL

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 Little Moments.  Big Magic. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermilion County links positive mentors (Bigs) with children (Littles) ages 6 through 15, in Vermilion County.  We started in Vermilion County in 1971 when a group of concerned citizens were worried   that children from single parent homes did not have the guidance they needed.   They determined the best way to provide this guidance was through one-to-one mentoring.   After contacting Big Brothers Big Sisters of America these caring adults developed Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermilion County. 

Nationally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Our Mission Statement: To provide quality volunteers to mentor youth in order to empower them to achieve their highest possible potential as they  grow to become responsible citizens.

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 *

*Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995)  Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures