Reimagine what it would be like if every young person in Colorado graduated from high school with a plan for their future and a mentor who has impacted them for a lifetime. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is setting a course for a Brave Path to a Big Future through the power of mentorship.
Testimonials
âIf it wasnât for this program, a bond like mine and Lauraâs would not have existed. Laura, my Big Sister, believed in me and truly empowered me to achieve my goals and reach my potential. With the countless struggles I encountered, I can proudly say I am a first generation graduate. My name is Deysi Macias, and I can finally say, I did it!â â Deysi Macias, Alumni Little
âIâd probably be in prison right now if it werenât for having that relationship with my Big.â â Robert Franklin, Alumni Little
âDebbie had a very big impact on me. She would tell me that I could go to college and do whatever I wanted, no matter what. That was instrumental to me.â â Tonya Howard, Alumni Little
âMike would listen to me and respond with empathy, and that changed my life profoundly.â â Javon, Alumni Little and BBBSC Program Staff
"When I was 12, it was a whole different story. I felt like my life wasn't going to go anywhere. Big Brothers Big Sisters just helped shed light on 'You're more than your circumstances. You're more than your mental health. You can overcome all of this.'" â Little Xavier
âWeâve seen firsthand how the power of mentorship can not only change the life of a young person but impact an entire community, a whole generation, by breaking societal barriers, closing opportunity gaps and overcoming adversities embedded in communities nationwide.â â Artis Stevens, president and CEO of BBBSA
âThis program is really important to me. I really love my Big Sister Kim. I have known her, basically my growing up life. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is one of the best opportunities I got to be a part of.â â Little AnnabelleÂ
âMy Big is someone that makes me laugh, listens to what is going on in my life and gives me extra support when I need it.â â Little TemocÂ