What is Big Brothers/Big Sisters all about?

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association matches children with caring adult role models who help them become happy, fulfilled and productive citizens.

Think back to your own childhood. In our own lives, each one of us was touched by someone other than our parents who introduced us to new worlds and brought magic into our lives.

By volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, you can do the same for a child. And you will both be forever changed by the experience.

 As the oldest Big Brothers/Big Sisters Agency in the Greater Cincinnati area and a charter member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, we have been making matches between children and mentors for nearly 100 years.

Founded as a Jewish agency, we serve the entire Jewish community of greater Cincinnati. We also welcome children and volunteers of every religion, race and creed to participate in our program. All of our programs and services are operated under the high standards set forth by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America.

Our highly qualified staff members oversee the screening process, make matches based on mutual interests and offer ongoing support to ensure a rewarding experience for both Bigs and Littles. There are no fees for any of our services.

Mission: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of Cincinnati promotes the development of youth in the general and Jewish community through quality mentoring relationships.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association 2008 Board of Directors

Seth Klugherz, President, Michael Kernish, Vice President, Chase Kohn, Treasurer, Stanley Bard, Treasurer, Ben Schneider, Past President

Alexis Bergman, Howard Goldwasser, Lisa Hacker, Robert Rinel, Jack Rosen, Robert Rubin, Debbye Williams, Kenneth Weiss

2008 Annual Report

 Our Friends

*Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

*United Way of Greater Cincinnati

*Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

How we’re making a difference

Public/Private Ventures, a national research organization conducted a study of BB/BS programs in 1992 and 1993. After 18 months, it found that children participating in a Big Brother Big Sister program:

• Were 46% less likely to start using drugs
• Were 27% less likely to start using alcohol
• Were 33% less likely to hit someone
• Were 50% less likely to skip school
• Had improved attitudes toward completing schoolwork
• Had improved friend and family relationships

To view our Form 990 on Guidestar.com, click here, then click on the "Form 990" link.

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