WE ARE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LANGLEY
We create mentoring relationships that change young people’s lives. With training and professional support, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors form strong positive relationships with their mentees that express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power, and expand possibilities.
Search Institute has identified five elements that make relationships powerful in young people’s lives. We refer to this as the developmental relationships framework.
WE CHANGE young people’s LIVES
THE COST OF DOING NOTHING
Potential. It exists in every kid. Yet many children and youth struggle with societal barriers and face adversities such as poverty, family instability, and identity-based discrimination. These adversities can negatively impact a young person’s future.
IGNITING POTENTIAL
Mentoring relationships change young people’s lives. With training and professional support, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors form strong positive relationships with their mentees that express care, challenge growth, share power, and expand possibilities.
CHANGING TWO LIVES
Mentees and mentors alike benefit from these professionally supported relationships. When you’re there for a young person as they grow up, you learn just as much as they do.