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Be a mentor

You don’t have to be perfect—just present. Empower a young person today!!

Enroll A Child

It takes a village. Let us be part of yours. Our Mentors listen, guide, and inspire.

Donate Clothing

Donations fuel sustainable textile recycling and fund youth mentorship.

Contribute Financially

Without funding, mentoring fades and so does the support kids count on.
long-term impact of mentorship

Mentorship is Proven, Powerful, Worth it!

Groundbreaking research from a longitudinal economic study titled, “The Long-Term Impacts of Mentors: Evidence from Experimental and Administrative Data” confirms that mentoring delivers real, measurable economic outcomes.

See what mentorship looks like

rooted in relationships, driven by data, sustained by community.

Our Enrollment Specialist will meet with you and your child to learn about your child’s needs. We will discover your child’s interests, personality, and preferences.

Our main priority is to build strong, long-term mentoring relationships that provide positive growth for all involved. That is why Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island provides the essential training, tools, and guidance needed for success.

No matter your schedule, there’s a way to get involved. From one-time opportunities to ongoing mentoring – make a lasting impact in a way that works for you.

A Dream For The Future. A Plan To Get There.

Inspired By The Belief That Every Child Has Potential.

Since 1966, BBBSRI has grown to serve thousands of youth in Rhode Island by connecting them with positive adult role models that help ignite their full potential. 

Every Little has an incredible amount of potential, and we are committed to giving our Bigs the tools and support necessary to defend it. 

Contact US

Standing Together for a Big Future

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Our Mission

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

Get In Touch

188 Valley St, Suite 125, Providence,
RI 02909

events@bigsri.org

non-discrimination statement

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) is committed to creating an inclusive environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in any of its programs, services, or operations.

accountability statement

Partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others to ensure youth achieve higher aspirations, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success.

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