Our MissionCreate and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.


Our VisionAll youth achieve their full potential.

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

  • 01

    focuses on identifying children who can benefit from one-to-one mentoring.

  • 02

    recruits, screens and prepares volunteers to become mentors.

  • 03

    creates positive matches based on interests and needs.

  • 04

    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 indicates that youth
enrolled in our program are achieving the following:

Local Outcomes

• 90% improved/maintained educational expectations
• 83% improved/maintained academic performance
• 89% improved/maintained emotion regulation
• 89% improved/maintained depressive symptoms
• 83% improved/maintained social competence

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:

National Outcomes

• 94% improved/maintained their attitudes towards risky behaviors
• 88% improved/maintained parental trust
• 85% improved/maintained their educational expectations
• 83% improved/maintained scholastic competence
• 83% improved/maintained social competence

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock
Board of Directors


A compassionate and dedicated group of individuals willing to do whatever it takes to help change children’s lives for the better.


Ryan Brooke


President
City of Lubbock





Tamara Rose


Immediate Past President
West Texas Graduation Services


Darrell Hill


Treasurer
Lone Star State Bank


CiCi Nunez


Secretary
Texas Tech University


Juanita Arzola



Board Member
United Supermarkets

Alicia Broughton



Board Member
Saint Francis Ministries

Jeremy Cortez


Board Member
Lubbock ISD



Whitney Foote


Board Member
City Bank


Tony Garcia


Board Member
One Guy From Italy Restaurant



Kristi Gonzales


Board Member
United Supermarkets



Connie Lawrence


Board Member
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas


Belinda Limon


Board Member
McGavock Nissan



Nick Simpson


Board Member
Lubbock County District Attorney
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate











Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock
Staff Members


Melissa Corley, Ed.D.


Executive Director
melissa.corley@bbbslubbock.org



Leia Arteaga


Director of Match Support/Development
leia.arteaga@bbbslubbock.org



Debra Gonzales


Director of Enrollment/Recruitment
debra.gonzales@bbbslubbock.org

Rose Robbins


Senior Match Support Specialist
rose.robbins@bbbslubbock.org


Liv Kirk


Marketing Coordinator
liv.kirk@bbbslubbock.org




Alyssa Aguilar


Customer Relations Specialist
alyssa.aguilar@bbbslubbock.org




Kairah Reid


Program Specialist
kairah.reid@bbbslubbock.org


Nicole Martin


Administrative Assistant
nicole.martin@bbbslubbock.org

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

  • 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. Contact our Marketing Coordinator:


    Email

  • 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 our Program Director for more information:


    Email