Big Brothers Big Sisters is a 501(C)(3) non-profit with the mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Adult volunteers are matched with youth from age 5-16 for the purpose of reducing risk factors associated with negative behavior, encouraging socioemotional learning and development and serving as a consistent, caring and trusting role model. With over 100 years of research, BBBS strives to help all youth realize and celebrate their full potential.