MISSION

To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

VISION

All youth achieve their full potential.

YOUTH SAFETY

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana youth safety is our number one priority.  In order to provide a safe, positive relationship between a Big Mentor and a Little, we have developed Safety Policies that reflect our National Standards of Practice and our Risk Assessment Plan.  Click HERE to review our safety policies.  

OUR COMMITMENT

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) is an integral part of our values and mission.  We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff. We ensure the opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be heard and honored. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be their best selves. We affirm that every person [regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, marital or veteran status] has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to realize the full potential that is within all of us by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.

We are a big ally

We are an organization committed to inclusiveness.  We celebrate the diversity of every person who walks through our doors;

whether a Big, Little, Parent, employee, board member or community partner.