Mission & Goals
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one, volunteer mentoring relationships with measurable impact.
We achieve our mission by
- providing youth (Littles) with an adult friendship that is consistent, ongoing, supportive, educational, safe and fun;
- supplying mentors (Bigs) with the resources and support they need to be effective mentors to at-risk youth; and
- enhancing the ongoing relationship (Match) between a Big and a Little with intentional activities and asset-building opportunities.
In 2009, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado supported 1,870 mentoring relationships in Denver that helped youth develop by:
- improving their sense of self and community;
- improving their attitudes toward school and learning;
- learning to avoid negative or delinquent behavior .
History
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been the national leader in youth mentoring since its founding in 1904 in New York City. In Colorado, our history began in 1918 with Claude Blake, chief probation officer in Denver, who watched wartime conditions cause an increase in lawlessness among boys in his community. Recognizing that these boys needed guidance more than critics, Blake established Big Brothers of Denver.
- The Big Sisters movement was active in Denver from 1921 until about early 1964. A few years later, in the spring of 1969 Big Sisters of Colorado began as a program out of the Southwest Community Center.
- The Big Brothers Big Sisters-Pikes Peak was formed in 1967 as a program of Family Counseling Service. Later, the program became affiliated with the Pikes Peak YMCA.
- In 1996 Big Brothers of Denver merged with Big Sisters to become Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Colorado. In 1997 it became Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc.
- In 2001 the organization merged with Big Brothers Big Sisters-Pikes Peak.
Currently operating out of offices in Denver and Colorado Springs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is the largest youth mentoring agency in the state. Throughout our history, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado has helped young people overcome tremendous obstacles to become stable, successful adults.
Agency Leadership
Board of Directors
John Barry Lindsay Brown Kristin Heath Colon Denise Curd Dave Stalls Miles Dewhirst Lynn Bolinske Dolven Barry Dorfman Jeff Finnin Byron Grandy Brad Johnson Hendrik Jordaan Carla Ladd Steve Lockton |
Thomas Maddox, MD Jody Martin Marvin McDaniel Brad McQueen C. Omar Montgomery Lori O'Flaherty Ken O'Neal Ressie Pate Anthony Peters Jon Robinson Christopher Rockwood Chip Roehrig Bill Rooney Albert Rosenthaler Kenneth Ross |
Chris Ryan Keith Schlaht John Seaberg Jonathan Smith Steven Sommers Diane Stanek Mike Strugar Paul VanDenBosch Eric VanDenHoek Charles Ward Paul Washington Mark Watts, M.D. UMB Bank of Colorado |
President's Advisory Council
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Brad Busse Ron Cattany Noel Ginsburg Bill Gold |
Brian Jackson Doak Jacoway Gary Lutz Ned Minor |
William O'Connell Kevin O'Hara Brenda Rivers Ron Williams |
Associate Board
Jonathan Adelman |
Brendan Falvey |
Chris Onan Appian Ventures |
Sam Anderson |
Christina Hixson |
Chris Ottele |
Jason Baldwin |
Jake Hoppe |
Mikaela Rivera |
Miki Bohn |
Bryan Howe |
Anthony Ryan Hogan & Hartson, LLP |
Errol Brown |
Melissa Kerin Reagan Sherman & Howard, LLC |
Chris Scheer |
Travis Dungan |
David Lederhos |
Shea Treadway |
Drew Elder |
Dennis Moore |
Craig Walsh Denver Broncos |
| Carolina Espinoza Comcast |
Jennifer Nelson |
Cashin White JP Morgan Chase Bank |
Nathan Oatman |
Contact our Leadership
Phone 303.433.6002
| Dave Stalls - President and CEO Phone ext 512 Email: daveds@biglittlecolorado.org |
Sandy Karr - VP Program Phone ext 416 Email: sandyk@biglittlecolorado.org |
| Robin Szeliga- VP Operations Phone ext 523 Email: robins@biglittlecolorado.org |
Kate Lyda - VP Fund Development Phone ext 525 Email: katel@biglittlecolorado.org |
Careers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is currently not accepting applications at this time. Thank you!
Get Connected!
Been involved but lost touch? Want to be in the know about Big Brothers Big Sisters? To receive updates about programs, activities and events, please CLICK HERE and submit the form attached.
Call 303-433-6002 ext. 511 to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters alumni.
Contact Us
| Address: | BBBSC Headquarters - Denver |
Pikes Peak Region 111 S Tejon St, Ste 302 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| Phone: | 303.433.6002 | 719.633.2443 |
| Fax: | 303-455-0252 | 719-473-6362 |
| Email: | bbbs@biglittlecolorado.org | bbbspikespeak@biglittlecolorado.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is the office?
The office is located at 1391 N. Speer Blvd., Ste. 450, Denver, 80204. We are located at the southwest corner of 14th Avenue and Speer Blvd. (above the King Soopers). Click here for a map of the location.
2. I need driving directions.
From I-25
Exit 210A at Colfax Avenue. Turn Right on Kalamath Turn left on 14th and right into the red brick parking garage. Proceed up the ramp to the roof of the garage for visitor parking.
From Santa Fe
North on Santa Fe. After 13th Ave., turn right into the red brick parking garage (King Soopers Parking Lot). Follow signs to visitor parking. Proceed up the ramp to the roof of the garage for visitor parking.
From Downtown
South on Speer Blvd. After 14th Ave. turn right into the red brick parking garage (King Soopers Parking Lot). Follow signs to visitor parking. Proceed up the ramp to the roof of the garage for visitor parking.
From Speer Blvd. South
Turn left on 13th Avenue. Turn right on Santa Fe. Turn right into the red brick parking garage (King Soopers Parking Lot). Follow signs to visitor parking. Proceed up the ramp to the roof of the garage for visitor parking.
3. Is this location accessible by RTD?
Big Brothers Big Sisters new office location is highly accessible by RTD. Bus Routes 1, 7, 9, 16, 16L, 34, and 50 have stops within a few blocks from the building. And lightrail D, F, H lines are accessible from the Colfax at Auraria Station which is about three blocks from the building. See www.rtd-denver.com for more info and to plan your trip.
4. What about by bicycle or on foot?
Cherry Creek bike path runs right along Speer Blvd. Enter the building on 14th Avenue and take the elevator to the fourth floor.
