Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County helps youth in need develop competence, caring, and confidence through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with caring adults, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest mentoring organization in the United States and is ranked as one of the nation's most effective and efficient youth programs by Forbes Magazine, American Institute of Philanthropy, the Wise Giving Alliance, and Charity Navigator. The support you give to Big Brothers Big Sisters as a donor, a volunteer, or both, is a tangible solution to a growing societal need, and is a sound investment you can trust. Research shows that the quiet power of the mentoring relationship can have a life-changing impact on a child. Children who meet regularly with their 'Big' are 33% less likely to be violent, 52% less likely to skip school, 46% less likely to begin using drugs, and show improved self-esteem and relationships with adults. Thank you for helping to put hope in a child's heart!