BBBS of NYC
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC) is the nation’s first and the city’s largest youth mentoring organization.
Our Vision:
Our vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth.
Our Values:
Our work is guided by our values: Put Youth First; Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Operate with Integrity; Engage with Empathy; and Invest in Learning & Innovation.
80%
of our staff directly support our program delivery
59,427
volunteer hours were provided in FY23 by volunteers across our mentoring programs
We Are
BIG BROTHERS
BIG SISTERS OF NYC
By matching a caring adult mentor, a Big, with a New York City youth, a Little, we are inspiring the next generation of leaders. Through our one-to-one Community-Based Mentoring Program, Workplace Mentoring Program (corporate engagement), College & Career Success Program, Bigs in Blue, New American Program, and Affinity Groups, BBBS of NYC serves over 2,500 youth annually across all five boroughs. 99% of Littles promoted to the next grade, and 93% of our Littles graduated with plans to attend college in the fall.
OUR IMPACT
Youth Served in FY23
2,512
29% of Littles identified as being from an immigrant family.
98.24% of high school senior Littles graduated.
99.48% of all youth are promoted to the next grade level.
90% of the Workplace Littles shared that they now have a trusted adult who can help their professional growth and 93% shared that they now have a growth mindset.
Our median match length for the Community-Based Program increased from 31.6 months (FY22) to 34 months (FY23)
In FY21, BBBS of NYC served 100% of New York City Council Districts (all 51 city council districts)
91% of Littles lived in communities designated as “moderate or high risk” by the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York
Engaging Bigs and Littles across the City
Stats by Race for FY23
| African American / Black | 25.56% |
| Latinx | 24.76% |
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 6.61% |
| Multi-Racial | 5.54% |
| White | 1.99% |
Stats by Borough for FY23
| Bronx | 39.31% |
| Queens | 20.98% |
| Manhattan | 20.02% |
| Brooklyn | 18.11% |
| Staten Island | 0.88% |