So, what is a Big Brother?
- A Big Brother is the older friend or role model all younger kids deserve.
- A Big Brother is the guy who showed you how to throw a curve ball, fly a paper airplane, build a model or change your oil.
- A Big Brother is a guy who shows up to have fun with a kid and goof off.
- A Big Brother is who you wanted to be when you were a kid.
- It means you will be matched one-to-one with a deserving kid. Most of the boys are at-risk, between the ages of 7-12 and live in single-parent homes.
- It means that just by being a friend to a kid you can have a positive impact that may change his life, help him figure out who he is and who he wants to be.
- It means that you got off the couch and are doing something that matters.
- It means you will have a younger friend who probably wants to be like you.
- You might not feel like you are changing the world every time you hang out with your Little Brother, but yes, independent research proves our programs make a measurable difference.
- Because of Big Brothers, the Little Brothers in our programs are LESS LIKELY to:
- - Begin using drugs
- Begin using alcohol
- Skip school
- Hit someone - They are also, MORE LIKELY to:
- - Have greater self-esteem
- Better attitude towards school and academic performance
- Get along better with friends and family
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Program Options to be a Big Brother:
All programs include training and continued support from our professional staff.
A True Story
Jim Fattor fondly recalls a memorable picture of his recently deceased dad. The picture is one of Jim's favorites. It shows his dad, James Fattor, in 1930 standing next to his Big Brother Harry on a camping trip to California the two took to celebrate James' graduation from high school. Jim smiles as he reminisces about the picture and his father's eyes, saying, "He looked as if he could change the world."
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