our mission
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
our vision
All youth achieve their full potential.
We recognize that while all youth have equal potential, they do not have equal opportunity. Our evidence-based mentoring services achieve our vision through meaningful one-to-one mentoring relationships.
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. BBBSKY’s Big Futures program gives Bigs and Littles ages 16 and up the option to continue their match and receive match support up to the age of 25. BBBSKY serves 10 counties, 7 in Kentucky (Jefferson, Shelby, Oldham, Bullitt, Hardin, Grayson, and Nelson) and 3 in Indiana (Clark, Floyd, and Harrison).
Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
(J.E.D.I.)
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We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
Our vision at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana is that all youth achieve their full potential. We recognize that while all children have equal potential, they do not have equal opportunity. Too many children are struggling with generational poverty, limited academic opportunities, familial incarceration, violence, and a lack of access to positive adult role models. Inequities that impact our youth often result from systemic biases that "sort" people into resource-rich or resource-poor neighborhoods and school systems--largely on the basis of race and income. With this as context, we are committed to serving children and youth who are the most impacted by adversity.
Our program helps build up children's resilience and enhance their self-esteem, opportunities, and employability. Our goal is to reduce the frighteningly high economic and health imbalances that damage educational opportunities, health care, and wealth accumulation.
Click here to read our full Intentionality statement.
To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and all affiliates commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit BBBSA’s website here.
COME SEE US AT THE GOODWILL OPPORTUNITY CAMPUS
2820 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday
leadership
Meet the team that makes it all happen.