about big brothers big sisters of kentuckiana

We believe that one of the most powerful ways to change the trajectory of a young person’s life is a consistent relationship with a positive, caring adult mentor.

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Our Mission

Create and support meaningful mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Our vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

our values / who we are

Our values are the foundation of how we work and who we are at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define the experience we create for the people we serve.

We ask every member of this team to embrace them as a daily personal commitment, both inside this organization and in the broader community we represent.

  • We believe success comes from mutual trust, mindful mentorship, and shared responsibility.

  • We stand for honesty, transparency, and taking responsibility for our choices and actions.

  • We value curiosity, courage, and ownership in turning ideas into meaningful action.

  • We value openness, clarity, and accountability in how we listen, speak, and collaborate.

  • We believe attitude matters, and we choose optimism and respect in how we show up.

  • We value dedication, ownership, and pride in doing our best work, while encouraging opportunities for growth.

  • We believe enjoyment and excellence go hand in hand, and we take responsibility for creating a positive and inclusive workplace.

who we serve

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana matches children and teens ages 7-15 with an adult Big in a one-to-one mentorship, with other group and one-to-many opportunities available throughout the community. Big Futures gives Bigs and Littles (and independent participants) ages 16 and up the option to continue receiving support up to the age of 25!

Our agency serves 10 counties; 7 in Kentucky (Jefferson, Shelby, Oldham, Bullitt, Hardin, Grayson, and Nelson) and 3 in Southern Indiana (Clark, Floyd, and Harrison).

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Our Programs

Our IMPACT

Mentorship works. And we have the data to prove it.

✅ Make better decisions
✅ Graduate on time
✅ Improve their mental health
✅ Earn more over their lifetime

BBBS-mentored youth:

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Reports

leadership

From our staff and Board of Directors to our advisory councils, meet the squad that makes it all happen.

Lisa Powell – Chief Program Officer
Gary Friedman, Chief Executive Officer
Meet OUR Team
Meet OUR Team

COME SEE US AT THE

GOODWILL OPPORTUNITY CAMPUS

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2820 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday

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