Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee

Bbbs offers three one-to-one mentoring programs. Volunteers make a minimum two-year commitment and engage their mentee 2-4 times per month. In 2023, we served 1,547 youth ages 6-20 who were eligible for free/reduced-price lunch (88%), lived in single parent households (62%), and/or had an incarcerated parent (12%). These mentored youth demonstrated notable impact, including: 89% maintained or improved their grades; 85% of seniors graduated from high school on time; 96% did not use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco; 99% avoided involvement in the juvenile justice system; 100% of girls avoided teen pregnancy; 95% maintained or improved their overall connectedness to their parent(s); 92% maintained or improved social acceptance and positive peer relationships.

2) school-based mentoring: students engage with volunteer mentors weekly, during or after the school day, at one of partner elementary or middle school locations in milwaukee and waukesha counties (including seven milwaukee public schools) for educationally focused mentoring, including assistance with homework and enrichment activities that incorporate classroom concepts. 3) mentor2.0: mentor2.0 is a proven, technology-enriched mentoring program for high school students. It provides support and guidance, helping high school students graduate and succeed in both college and the workforce. Mentor2.0 combines in-person mentoring with safe, secure online communication and a comprehensive weekly curriculum focused on college and career readiness.

1) community-based mentoring:youth engage weekly with volunteer mentors throughout the community and spend time together doing activities they choose based on mutual interest. Through community-based mentoring, a child experiences a wide range of new, fun, and educational activities; builds confidence; and gains a new perspective.