We cherish the #LittleMoments that come our way! 🥰 Stories and updates on life from our matches always warm our hearts. Little Alexus and her Big, Megan, have formed a bond that has lasted for 8 years now. Megan has been there for Alexus through many significant milestones, like getting her first car, attending her high school graduation, and most recently, her baby shower! Best of luck to the soon-to-be mom! #BeBig #ItTakesLittletobeBig #MentoringMatters💚
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana
Non-profit Organizations
Lafayette, Louisiana 417 followers
We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
About us
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is the region’s preeminent 1-to-1 youth mentoring organization. We unite young people (Littles) with caring, positive adult role models (Bigs) in professionally-supported 1-to-1 mentoring friendships. These relationships provide Littles with the tools they will need to overcome the adversities they face and develop the characteristics they need for academic, social, and economic success. We believe that every youth, with the right support, can reach their fullest potential. Our outcomes-based 1:1 mentoring model is designed to bridge the opportunity gap in Acadiana by meeting kids where they are and empowering them to transform their lives and their communities. Our organization offers Site-Based mentoring, which takes place in a school, Boys & Girls Club, or similar setting, or Community-Based mentoring, which allows Bigs and Littles in matches to spend 1:1 time together doing free or low-cost activities in their community. Bigs support their Littles by empowering them to say no to drugs, violence, and skipping school, helping them achieve better grades and reach their academic goals, and providing the tools for them to gain confidence and establish and sense of belonging. By uplifting youth in Acadiana, our impact reverberates throughout society as a whole. We support Littles into young adulthood by championing the importance of enrollment, enlistment, or employment, giving them an avenue to achieve their long-term goals and provide a stable pathway to their future success. We are proud to say that 92% of our Littles expect to graduate from high school and attend college. BBBSA’s social outcomes translate to economic wins that benefit everyone. On average, former BBBSA Littles earn $315,000 more over their lifetime, meaning that for every $1 investment in BBBSA, $18 returns back to society.
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http://www.acadianabigs.com
External link for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
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123 E Main St
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501, US
Employees at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana
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Who doesn't like a little glow in the dark fun?! Big Brother Ross had a blast with his Littles, Jacob and Brayden, at Sky Zone! #BeBig #MentoringMatters #ItTakesLittletobeBig
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We have littles waiting all over Acadiana! Visit our website to learn more about how you can become a Big and ignite potential in one of these littles.🔥 https://lnkd.in/gXFF-4SB #BeBig #MentoringMatters #ItTakesLittleToBeBig
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Today, we celebrate and thank @UltaBeauty for their partnership that's contributed $2.4M toward youth well-being across the country. We are excited for this continued partnership that is igniting nationwide support for transformational mentorship! #BeBig #UltaBeauty
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TBT to when Big Kathryn attended her Little Brother Everett's ring ceremony! We love seeing matches share these #LittleMoments that create lasting memories! 💚 #TBT #BeBig #ItTakesLittletobeBig #BiggerTogether
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🎊 Happy Match Anniversary🎊 to our July Matches! #matchanniversary #julymatches #anotheryeararoundthesun
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Happy Work Anniversary to Cormick Mitchell! This month he celebrates three years with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana! Cormick serves as one of our Mentoring Specialists. Thanks for all that you do Cormick and for putting up with all of us women in the office!😎 #workanniverary
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#MatchMonday! 📣 📣 New Match Alert!! Meet our new Community-Based Match...Justin (Big) and Jace (Little). They are both very thoughtful and intelligent and share an interest in art and animals. For their first outing, they will be visiting the Lafayette Science Museum! #newmatch #bigbrother #littlebrother #mentoringmatters #BeBig #ItTakesLittletobeBig
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