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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
gptkb:mentorship |
| gptkbp:advocacy |
youth mentoring initiatives
for youth mentoring policies for youth mentoring promoting mentoring programs |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
over 250 local agencies
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Big_Brothers_Big_Sisters_of_America
gptkb:Big_Brothers_Big_Sisters_International |
| gptkbp:age_requirement_for_volunteers |
18 years or older
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| gptkbp:age_restriction |
mentors must be at least 18 years old
youth must be between 6 and 18 years old |
| gptkbp:annual_report |
published to share impact and financials
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| gptkbp:awards |
various community service awards
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| gptkbp:budget |
approximately $100 million
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| gptkbp:charity |
through events and campaigns
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
with local businesses
with government agencies schools and community organizations with local businesses for sponsorships |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
strengthening communities
strengthening families and communities |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
gptkb:public_campaigns
local events fundraising activities local events and fundraisers through outreach and education efforts |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
to underserved communities
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| gptkbp:community_support |
local volunteers
from local businesses and individuals |
| gptkbp:cultural_programs |
training for volunteers
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| gptkbp:evaluates |
program effectiveness
longitudinal studies reduced likelihood of substance abuse conducted regularly to assess effectiveness improved self-esteem for participants increased likelihood of high school graduation positive outcomes in academic performance |
| gptkbp:events |
community outreach programs
annual fundraising gala mentoring appreciation events |
| gptkbp:founded |
1904
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Ernest_Coulter
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| gptkbp:funding |
donations
donations and grants grants and donations |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
mentoring
Bigs in Schools Community-Based Mentoring School-Based Mentoring |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Tampa,_Florida
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Big Brothers Big Sisters
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| gptkbp:impact |
surveys and assessments
improved academic performance increased self-esteem over 1 million youth served since inception reduced risky behaviors using data and feedback from participants |
| gptkbp:leadership |
CEO Artis Stevens
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| gptkbp:mentor |
one-to-one mentoring
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| gptkbp:mission |
to build and support one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth
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| gptkbp:network |
over 250 local agencies
part of a national network of mentoring organizations |
| gptkbp:outcome |
higher graduation rates
better relationships with peers increased likelihood of attending college |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
schools
corporate sponsors nonprofit organizations with educational institutions various corporations and organizations |
| gptkbp:program_types |
Community-based mentoring
School-based mentoring |
| gptkbp:reach |
operates in several countries
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| gptkbp:recognition |
awards for community service
National Mentoring Partnership member |
| gptkbp:research |
studies on mentoring effectiveness
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| gptkbp:service_area |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
active on multiple platforms
active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram |
| gptkbp:staff |
trained professionals
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| gptkbp:success |
testimonials from participants
numerous testimonials from alumni |
| gptkbp:success_rate |
youth outcomes
measured through surveys and reports |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
youth aged 6 to 18
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_matching |
based on interests and backgrounds
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| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
background check
ongoing support commitment of time orientation sessions Big Brother or Big Sister enriching and rewarding for mentors provided before matching with youth |
| gptkbp:volunteer_retention |
high retention rates
high rates due to positive experiences |
| gptkbp:volunteers |
over 200,000
diverse backgrounds adult mentors |
| gptkbp:website |
www.bbbs.org
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| gptkbp:youth_development |
focus on personal growth
through mentorship and guidance |
| gptkbp:youth_engagement |
through various activities and outings
active participation in programs |
| gptkbp:youth_outcomes |
greater community engagement
better emotional health improved relationships with peers increased aspirations for the future |
| gptkbp:youth_relationships |
fostering long-term connections
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| gptkbp:youth_served |
over 200,000 annually
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_College_of_William_&_Mary
gptkb:Nationwide_Mutual_Insurance_Company gptkb:Alex_Gordon |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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