How You Can Help
The benefits of mentoring are measurable and significant. Children who have a Big Brother or Big Sister are:
- 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs
- 27% less likely to start drinking
- 52% less likely to skip a day of school
- 37% less likely to skip a class
Quite simply, the program works. And we need your help to continue. Donate your time as a volunteer, join us at one of our special fundraising events, or make a donation. Is your company looking for a way to help strengthen our community? Consider becoming a 
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Change a life, and change what it means to grow up in America. Adult mentoring has been proven to work. Now it’s your turn! Be a part of something BIG!
10 Big & Little Ways YOU Can Help
Use Your Company’s Employee Giving Resources: Check with your company’s Human Resources contact to find out how your company supports employee giving and community involvement. If your company participates, take advantage of matching gift programs. Many companies will match your individual donation dollar for dollar. Another way to support us: select Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County for United Way of Pioneer Valley gifts and other campaigns that offer the option of directing your donation.