All About Us

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is a volunteer non-profit, social service program that has been serving Shelby County since 1977 and Darke County since 1993.

Throughout our history, our mission has remained steadfast...
"To help boys and girls achieve their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships with carefully screened and caring adults."

Today, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is serving more children than ever with innovative programming that will impact our community on an even larger scale. By becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can do the same for a child. And you will both be forever changed by the experience.

VISION:
All children achieve success in life.

MISSION:
Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

WHAT'S HOT

You can now easily donate online to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County via PayPal!
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WHAT'S NEW

DP & L Donates to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke Counties - 20 January 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters Needs Sponsors for Bowl For Kids' Sake Event - 17 January 2012
Progress Edition 2012 - 9 January 2012
Vectren Donates to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke Counties - 3 January 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County Hosts Annual Christmas Party - 21 December 2011
New Volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters - 13 December 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts Annual Christmas Party - 12 December 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County announce Big Brother and Sister Jeff and Jennie Bertke of Anna, and Little Brother Phillip Beck, of Sidney, have been selected as November Match of the Month - 30 November 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County Public Service Announcements, featured on Hits 105.5 - 30 November 2011
Hear them now: [Big Brother, Larry] [Little Brother, Joseph]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is pleased to announce the newest volunteers in the core mentoring program. - 21 November 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County announce Big Sister Lindsey Jung of Anna, and Little Sister Willow Market, of Jackson Center, have been selected as October Match of the Month. - 18 November 2011
High School Big Buddy Mentors Make Big Impact in the Lives of Local Children - 21 October 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County announce Big Brother Jared Glaspell, of Columbus, and Little Brother Caleb Bray, of Sidney, have been selected as September Match of the Month. - 6 October 2011
From Lonely to Lucky: Daryn Kagan's experience in BBBS - 25 September 2011
Results Are In! Big Brothers Big Sisters Named #1 Nonprofit for At-Risk Youth by GuideStar's Philanthropedia - 20 September 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County announce Big Sister Mandy Mescher, of Sidney, and Little Sister Kenna Knight, of Sidney, have been selected as August Match of the Month. - 20 September 2011
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ENJOY FISHING DAY SPONSORED BY SHELBY COUNTY BASSMASTERS - 10 September 2011
Thanks to a grant from Dannon, Bigs and Littles learned more about Healthy Living for a Lifetime. Check out our slideshow! - 14 September 2011
 
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A United Way Agency Charter Member, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
Founded by Irvin F. Westheimer