Our MissionProvide children with strong, enduring and professionally supported one-to-one mentoring in Lubbock and the South Plains area.
Our VisionHelp children reach their full potential in school and in life
In partnership with parents or guardians and volunteers,
children in our program are achieving:
Educational Success
Greater Aspirations
Higher Confidence
Healthier Relationships
What We Do
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock
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focuses on identifying children who can benefit from one-to-one mentoring.
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recruits, screens and prepares volunteers to become mentors.
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creates positive matches based on interests and needs.
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track outcomes annually and report the impact our program has on our community.
Our History
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the leader in one-to-one mentoring nationwide. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters prides itself in creating one-to-one mentoring opportunities for children between the ages of six and fifteen.
Our local agency has been serving the Lubbock community since 1970. It was originally known as Big Brothers, and in 1977 the agency added Big Sisters to the program. Through continuous partnerships with local school districts, community service organizations, and various businesses, Big Brothers Big Sisters is able to serve children with meaningful and life-changing professionally supported one-to-one mentoring services.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock is recognized as a 501c (3), has a governing board, completes an annual independent audit and is a community partner of Lubbock Area United Way.
Our local agency has been serving the Lubbock community since 1970.
Local Impact
Local data (2016) indicates that youth enrolled in our program:
Locally
86% improved in their self-confidence
83% improved in academic performance
More than 75% of participants are able to build and maintain trusting relationships with family, peers, and other adults
81% of participants improved their attitudes toward a healthy future
National Impact
National research has shown a measurable impact on children’s lives. Youth enrolled in a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program showed the following:
Nationally
94% maintained or improved in their attitudes against risky behaviors
88% maintained or improved in their parental trust
85% maintained or improved in their educational expectations
Local data (2016) indicates that 86% of youth improved in their self-confidence
View Our Annual Report
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock
Board of Directors
This compassionate and dedicated group of individuals are willing to do whatever it takes to help change children’s lives for the better.
Shawn Vinson
President
Self-Storage of Texas
Renae Roberts
Secretary
Covenant Medical Center
Joel Mowery
Treasurer
Servpro of Southwest Lubbock
Brooke Withcher
Board Member
City of Lubbock
Matt Ernst
Past President
Ramar Communications
Belinda Ramirez
Board Member
McGavick Nissan
Darrell Hill
Board Member
First Capital Bank
Gilbert Padilla
Board Member
IXL Marketing Solutions
Juanita Arzola
Board Member
United Supermarkets LLC.
Johnny Rodriguez
Board Member
Lubbock National Bank
Kristi Gonzales
Board Member
United Supermarkets LLC.
Roger Karr
Board Member
Amarillo National Bank
Ryan Brooke
Board Member
City of Lubbock
Tamara Rose
Board Member
West Texas Graduation Services
Troy Talley
Board Member
Sodexo
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock
Staff Members
Internship Opportunities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock offers two different internships for college students looking to gain experience, build professional contacts, and/or earn class credit.
Overview
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Marketing & Special Events Internship:
Assist the Marketing Coordinator in building awareness for the organization as well as promoting and planning fundraising events throughout the semester. This internship will help improve the student’s skills with public relations, event planning, and marketing strategies. Email Daniel Johnson for more information:
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Program Internship:
Assist program staff in daily tasks that include, but are not limited to: conducting references, intake, assessments, eligibility determination, record keeping, and maintenance of confidential records. Email Debra Gonzales for more information: