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  • Support
    • Why Give
    • Smile Makers
    • Match Makers
    • Other Ways to Donate
    • Matching Gifts
  • Volunteer
    • Be A Big Brother
    • Be A Big Sister
    • Real Life Stories
  • Enroll A Child
    • Families As Partners
    • Child Safety
    • Enroll A Child Now
  • Events
    • The BIG Masquerade
    • Bowl For Kids' Sake
    • Links for Littles
    • Golf Fore Kids' Sake
    • Partner Events
  • Programs
    • Community
    • School/Site
    • School To Work
    • MentorU
    • Special Programs >
      • Bigs in Blue
      • Legacy Bigs
      • LGBTQ
    • Community Resources
    • Activities Calendar
  • About
    • Our Impact
    • Our Local History
    • Our National History
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    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • The Big Leadership Team
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LGBTQ

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LGBTQ Initiatives 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana proudly serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. We recognized the unique challenges facing the youth of this community. Mentoring through 1-1 relationship can help LGBTQ youth find success in education and life. If you are interested in partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters on LGBTQ initiatives, please contact Stacey Nance at Stacey.Nance@bbbsky.org. 

Mentoring Works!! 

● 94% of youth in our program reported that they have confidence to achieve their goals. 
● 85% said they overcame adversity with the help of their Big.
● 75% are more likely to receive a 4 year degree.
● They expressed that they are twice as likely to experience life satisfaction. 

Demographics of LGBTQ youth

● 3.2 million LGBTQ youth
● 6% of all young people (8-18)
● 57% feel unsafe at school
● 85% experienced verbal abuse
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