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COVID-19
HERE AT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA (BBBS) OUR TOP PRIORITY IS ALWAYS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR LITTLES, BIGS, STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, AND SUPPORTERS.
We are closely monitoring the spread and impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) within the communities we serve in Service area. We must all join together in the effort to reduce the spread of the virus in our communities and protect those we serve.

HOW YOUR DONATION HELPS
Big Brothers Big Sisters receives more than half of its operating income from private donations. The program’s success depends on contributions that it receives from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania serves hundreds of children in Northeast Pennsylvania, however there are so many more that are still waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister.
With your donation, we can recruit, screen, train and match Big Brothers and Big Sisters with the children that are on the waiting list. We are committed to matching as many children as we can. The generosity of individuals like you allows us to match more children in your community.
Thank you for your support.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE
HISTORY OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania began in Luzerne County in 1974. Since that time services have been offered in Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne and Wyoming Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Annually, the program matches hundreds in a variety of services.
Since its inception in 1974, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania has strived to provide high quality mentoring services to the children and families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters programs is provided through the various United Ways, state or federal grants, private donations and fund-raising efforts and program development.
OUR MISSION
To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
OUR VISION
That all youth achieve their full potential.







HISTORY OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania began in Luzerne County in 1974. Since that time services have been offered in Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne and Wyoming Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Annually, the program matches hundreds in a variety of services.
Since its inception in 1974, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania has strived to provide high quality mentoring services to the children and families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters programs is provided through the various United Ways, state or federal grants, private donations and fund-raising efforts and program development.
OUR MISSION
To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
OUR VISION
That all youth achieve their full potential.
HISTORY OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania began in Luzerne County in 1974. Since that time services have been offered in Wyoming, Columbia, Monroe, and Carbon Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Annually, the program matches over 500 youth in a variety of services.
Since its inception in 1974, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania has strived to provide high quality mentoring services to the children and families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters programs is provided through the various United Ways, state or federal grants, private donations and fund-raising efforts and program development.
OUR MISSION
To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
OUR VISION
That all youth achieve their full potential.










INSPIRATION STORIES
Check out success stories from our Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program here at BBBS NEPA.
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