Strategic Plan 2018-2020

Changing Perspectives. Changing Lives. For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Most children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters live in single-parent and low-income families, or households where a parent is incarcerated. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”). Providing a system of ongoing evaluation and support, Big Brothers Big Sisters is proven by independent studies to help families by improving the odds that Littles will perform better in school, avoid violence and illegal behaviors, and have stronger relationships with their parents and others. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia served 415 children in 2016.

Vision For all children to achieve success in life.

Mission To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Accountability By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community, we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:

- Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships - Avoidance of risky behaviors - Educational success

Service Area We proudly serve children in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Botetourt County, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford, and Pulaski County. Intentionality Statement While we are committed to meeting the needs of all children who need and want a mentor, it is crucial to focus intently on tailoring programming to the needs of specific groups or populations.