The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.
Big Brothers was founded in New York City in 1904 by Court Clerk Ernest Coulter. Appalled by the suffering and misery of the thousands of children who came through his courtroom, he appealed to civic and business leaders to take on the role of a "Big Brother". By 1916, BBBS had spread to 96 cities across the country.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit (BBBSMD) has been serving children in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties since the 1930s. In 1974, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit was formed from the merger of Detroit Episcopal City Mission Society, Catholic Big Brothers, and Big Brothers affiliates in Oakland and Macomb counties.
Most of the youth in our programs are being raised in single-parent households or by a non-parent caregiver or guardian; many live in low-income families and communities with few community resources; and many are doing poorly in school and lack positive adult role models. In 2004, 31% of the children served by BBBS had family incomes below $10,000 and 58% came from families with incomes below $20,000.
Contact:
Central Office
The Wellness Plan Building
7700 Second Avenue, Suite 602
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 309-0500
Fax: (313) 309-3459
Email: BBBSinfo@bbbsdetroit.org
Last updated: April 25th, 2011
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