Founded in 1902 Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring addresses the social, emotional and academic challenges facing vulnerable New York City youth by providing one-to-one mentoring services supported by life skills programming, crisis intervention, family support, and referral assistance. In order to serve more children, Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring is in need of mentors ages 21+ who are interested in spending 8-10 hours (two outings) per month with a Little Sister or Little Brother. At this time, we are looking for Male volunteers, Spanish speaking volunteers, and/or volunteers that live in or are willing to travel to the outer boroughs. To learn more about our how to volunteer as a Big, please reach out to Kayla Bernstein or click here.

Corporations can sponsor 10 employees to serve as Big Brothers/Sisters in our Community/Corporate hybrid program. High school students will have the opportunity to be matched in a one-to-one mentoring relationship with mentors where matches meet independently two times a month for one year in the community. Additionally, 2-3 times a year, corporations will host group events for their cohort of matches to gather and learn about 21st Century Skills, with an overarching focus on workplace exposure and career preparation. Up to ten employees who are interested in inspiring and impacting a young person’s life are matched one-on- one with ten high school aged youth [Company Investment: $25,000 – Bigs & Littles NYC match:$25,000)

Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including cornerstone fundraising events like our Gala, Golf Outing, and Big Little Casino Night (formerly October Ball). Each year, a dedicated group of supporters serves on our committees to ensure the success of these events.

Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring is contacted daily by families seeking mentoring services for their children but we can’t serve youth without the help of volunteer mentors. Help us to spread the word, add us to your website as a community partner, host a lunch and learn at your corporation so employees can learn more about our program and how to get involved, engage with us on social media, and refer friends and family members to be volunteers. Please follow us on social media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, connect us with your professional and affinity networks.

There are over 500,000 children from single parent homes, living in poverty in New York City that would benefit from a caring adult mentor. With thought, care and dedication, Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring builds long lasting, professionally supported, one to one relationships that inspire young people throughout New York City to fulfill their potential. The average cost to sponsor a match for one year, including volunteer screening, training and guidance, and access to life skills group workshops and comprehensive family support services is $5,000. With your gift, Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring can match more youth with mentors off of our wait list. If you can, please give generously and share our mission with your friends and family. Additionally, we are always grateful for opportunities to apply for funding, contributions of in-kind donations or volunteer time as pro-bono experts, all of which help enhance our programs.

• End-of-Year Donation: Does your company, your colleagues, or your friends earmark end-of-year donations? We accept tax- deductible donations year-round, including a year-end annual appeal. Help to support our mission by posting appeal information on your social media and company website.

• Matching Gifts: Does your company offer a matching gifts program? Did you know you can double your impact? On average, one in ten companies match employee donations, and many companies offer volunteer grants to organizations where employees volunteer their time.

• Become a Trustee: We are always looking to build and diversify leadership on the Board level. Annual commitment of $10,000 either in individual donation or in funds raised.

• Join our Executive Junior Board: This committee raises funds to support the services provided by Bigs & Littles NYC, increase awareness of Bigs & Littles NYC in its members’ social and professional networks, and to create an exciting environment where professionals can deepen their understanding of issues faced by NYC children living in hardship, gain governance experience, socialize and make a difference. The Junior Board strives to collectively raise $50,000 through its events and to recruit mentors Each member of the Executive Junior Board strives to raise $5000 (through personal donations or solicitation of other donors).

*Trustees and Executive Junior Board members are listed on the Bigs & Littles NYC website, highlighted in communications materials and at events.