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 2007, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado supported 1,523 mentoring relationships 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 .

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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.

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Agency Leadership

Pikes Peak Community Board — 2008

Miles Dewhirst, Chair

Dewhirst & Dolven, LLC

Chris Ryan, Vice Chair

SpringCM, Inc.

Curtis Olson, Treasurer

Consultant

Anthony (Tony) Anderson

Current, Inc.

Kippy Bills

Norwood Development Group

Shannon Brinias

KKTV News Anchor

Peter Maiurro

El Pomar Foundation
Amanda Mountain The Gazette
Brian MurphyBrian Murphy Insurance Agency

Freddie Rodriguez

 USAFR/USAFA
Elissa Schwartz US Olympic Committee
Eric VanDenHoek

Turbo’s RV

Board Support - 100% of the board makes personal donations to the agency. Additionally, 100% of the board members volunteer to assist with the annual special events.

 

Board of Directors — 2008

Leslie Andrews
Creative Consumer Concepts

Lynn Bolinske Dolven
Community Representative

Dave DeForest-Stalls
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

Barry Dorfman
The Staubach Company

Jeff Finnin
ProLogis

Brad Johnson
IMA of Colorado

Hendrik Jordaan
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP

Carla Ladd
Denver Black Pages

Steve Lockton
Lockton Companies

Thomas Maddox, MD
Denver VAMC/University of Colorado Health Services Center

Jody Martin
First Data Corp

Marvin McDaniel
Xcel Energy

Greg McMichael
Comcast

Brad McQueen
Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman P.C.

Bryce McTavish
Coors Brewing Company

Mark Meyer
Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons LLP

Lynn Modisette
The Bailey Company

Lori O'Flaherty
CoBank

Ken O'Neal
Grant Thornton LLP

Curtis Olson
Community Leader

Ressie Pate
Community Representative

Anthony Peters
Protiviti

Jon Robinson
UMB Bank of Colorado

 

Christopher Rockwood
Del Friscos Steakhouse

Chip Roehrig
Lamar Outdoor Advertising

Bill Rooney
GHP Horwath

Kenneth Ross
Pinnacol Assurance

Mark Safty
Holland & Hart LLP

JoAnn Shea
CH2M Hill Companies, LTD

Jonathan Smith
Sprint Colorado

Diane Stanek
Community Representative

Eric VanDenHoek
TurboMobile RV

Charles Ward
Qwest Communications Colorado

Dr. Mark Watts, M.D.
Kaiser Permanente

Bert Williams
Wells Fargo

Contact our Pikes Peak Leadership
Phone: 719.633.2443

April Speake - Executive Director
Phone ext 203
Email: aprils@biglittlecolorado.org

Contact our Denver Leadership
Phone: 303.433.6002

Dave DeForest-Stalls - President and CEO
Phone ext 512
Email: daveds@biglittlecolorado.org

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Careers

AmeriCorps*VISTA : Fund Development - Pikes Peak

General Description:
This position will increase community outreach in the Pikes Peak region, research new funding opportunities, develop funding proposals, strengthen, individual, foundation, and corporate partnerships and create alumni giving program in the Pikes Peak region. 
Job Description: AmeriCoprs VISTA Position Description-FD-Pikes Peak
Applications accepted on a rolling basis, with expectation to fill position by Feb. 1, 2008.
Please email maryl@biglittlecolorado.org to apply.

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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.

Contact Ruth Wilson ruthw@biglittlecolorado.org or 719.633.2443 ext. 201 to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters alumni.

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Contact Us

Address: Pikes Peak Region
111 S Tejon St, Ste 302
Colorado Springs, CO 80903		 BBBSC Headquarters - Denver
2420 W 26th Ave, Ste 450-D
Denver, CO 80211
Phone: 719.633.2443 303.433.6002
Fax: 719-473-6362 303-433-5447
Email: bbbspikespeak@biglittlecolorado.org bbbs@biglittlecolorado.org

STAFF DIRECTORY

Click here to see a complete Pikes Peak departmental staff directory.

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