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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
OF DELAWARE
SERVING NEW CASTLE, KENT & SUSSEX | (302) 998-3577 | BBBSDE.ORG
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and
Year established: 1964 locally; 1904 nationally
Number of full-time employees: 7 Number of part-time employees: 8 Annual revenue: $865,000 Geographic service area: Delaware
Tom Thunstrom Scott Bailer
Executive Director Board Chair
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Contributions: 35% Grants: 47% Events: 18%
Young people deserve the best of us so they can be better than us!
—Torie Weiston-Serdan
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@BBBSDelaware @bbbsde
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
When children and teens have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and achieve personal and academic success. Today’s young people face a variety of challenges, and being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister helps them to navigate those challenges and reach their potential.
“Littles” who are matched with “Bigs” are
less likely to use drugs and alcohol, they
receive better grades in school, are more confident overall, and more likely to graduate high school, and have high aspirations!
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
We depend on local donations to help us meet the growing need for our services every year. Your gift will help change lives one child at a time. All donations help us provide high-quality mentoring services for Delaware youth. Donations are accepted year-round through our website bbbsde.org; and through our local fundraising events.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Become a Mentor! You can help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve their potential. Check out our website www.bbbsde.org or email volunteer@bbbsde.org to find the mentoring option for you. It takes just a LITTLE time to make a BIG difference in a child’s life. Currently, we have a strong need for male mentors, with over 120 boys waiting statewide.
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OFFICERS: President: Scott Bailer
V. President: David L. Sentman Jr. Treasurer: Morgan Dean Secretary: Temeka Easter Rice
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Erin Barber
Chris Barrett Michael Bridgeman Temeka Easter Rice Bruce Georgov Kimberly Gomes Thomas W. Horne
Robert F. Martinelli Kevin D. Mills
Tera Mountain Brian E. Simmons Matthew Sullivan Cheryl Vaughan
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promise of youth.