About

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona helps children realize their potential and build their futures.

Igniting potential. Strengthening families. Building community.

Since 1963, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona has helped children realize their potential and build brighter futures. As the region’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, we create meaningful, professionally supported one-to-one relationships between adult mentors (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles”) across Southern Arizona.

Every match we make is rooted in one belief: inherent in every child is incredible potential.

Changing Perspectives. Changing Lives.

We nurture children and strengthen communities through consistent, caring relationships. Our Bigs show up. They listen. They encourage. They build trust over time.

These relationships are thoughtfully created, carefully supported, and intentionally monitored to ensure every child receives the guidance and encouragement they deserve.

And none of it happens without our families, volunteers, donors, and community partners.

Our Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Our Vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

Our Values

Access

We provide access to positive mentorship for every young person who needs us.

No matter a child’s background, circumstances, or lived experience, we are committed to meeting them where they are and connecting them with a caring adult who believes in their potential.

Belonging

We create a community that fosters connection.

When a young person becomes part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, they gain more than a mentor. They gain a supportive village. We prioritize emotional and physical safety, strong relationships, and environments where youth feel seen and valued.

Opportunity

We empower young people to learn, lead, and grow.

Through consistent mentorship, youth build confidence, explore new possibilities, and develop the skills they need to navigate school, relationships, careers, and life.

Accountability Statement

We hold ourselves accountable to every child and family we serve. By partnering with parents, volunteers, and community supporters, we work toward outcomes for each child in our program, including:

We regularly measure impact and continuously improve our programs to ensure each mentoring relationship delivers meaningful results.

Together, We Can Change a Story.

You don’t have to change the world. You can start with one relationship.