ABOUT US
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado helps children realize their potential. We support children and strengthen communities. We couldn't do any of it without you.
ABOUT US
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado helps children realize their potential. We support children and strengthen communities. We couldn't do any of it without you.
Changing Perspectives. Changing Lives.
Since 1918, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As part of the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages nine through young adulthood in Colorado. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
One-To-One for
More than 100 Years
1918
In 1918 Claude Blake, Chief Probation Officer in Denver, saw wartime conditions cause an increase in lawlessness amongst boys in his community. Recognizing that these boys needed guidance more than critics, Blake established Big Brothers of Denver.
1921
Big Sisters movement was active in Denver from 1921 until about early 1964. A few years later, in the spring of 1969 Big Sisters of Colorado began as a program out of the Southwest Community Center.
1967
Big Brothers Big Sisters-Pikes Peak was formed in 1967 as a program of Family Counseling Service. Later, the program became affiliated with the Pikes Peak YMCA.
1996
In 1996 Big Brothers of Denver merged with Big Sisters to become Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Colorado.
1997
In 1997 it became Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc.
2001
In 2001 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc. merged with Big Brothers Big Sisters-Pikes Peak.
Mission
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Our Vision
All youth achieve their full potential.
Values
Belonging- We value the acceptance of all, the celebration of unique differences, and the uncompromising inclusion of all perspectives. We are fervent advocates for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) to ensure everyone’s authentic self is safe, seen, and valued.
Resilience- We value and recognize the remarkable resilience of youth and families and the ability of our community to work together to overcome obstacles and adapt to challenges.
Accountability- We value transparency and uphold our commitments to the community and each other with integrity. Through taking ownership of our actions and their impact, we intentionally steward relationships and the resources entrusted to us to achieve our mission.
Vision - We value the ongoing evaluation and evolution of the agency to maximize our impact. We innovate with imagination and wisdom, transcending current notions of what is possible.
Empathy - We value leading with empathy and believe unconditional kindness has the power to form genuine connections and build community. We approach all interactions with authenticity and compassion to create mutual respect and understanding.
Read more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Whether you get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado as a donor, potential Big Brother or Big Sister, partner, advocate, or family member, you have the power to change a child's future for the better.