Big Futures, Big Vision

Through four main programs (mentor2.0, High School Bigs, Beyond School Walls, and Post-Secondary Success), BIG FUTURES helps high school students broaden their horizon and develop a plan for their future after graduation. In 2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters took a bold leap forward in its BIG FUTURES programming. As we plan for 2024, BBBS is seeking an additional $100,000 in funding to meet current demand for BIG FUTURES programming and plan boldly for next year.

BIG FUTURES grew at a greater rate than anticipated. In 2023, BBBS:

• Identified 2 new Beyond School Walls programs for 2024
• Launched 2 new High School Bigs programs
• Enrolled its largest mentor2.0 class (150 students compared to 90 in 2022)
• Increased the number of internships and capacity building opportunities for students
• Began exploring career readiness programming for mentees

BBBS requires an additional $100,000 to help recruit and match required volunteers, meet demand on increased enrollment, support increased demand for program delivery.