Every child deserves a winning coach! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and the NFL Alumni Association for an unforgettable watch party on Sunday, October 20, in Costa Mesa or Sunday, November 3, in Riverside. Meet legendary former players like Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champion Walter Thurmond III and learn how you can become a game-changing mentor. Enjoy great food, drinks, and all the NFL action you can handle. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today! 🏈 Orange County: www.ocbigs.org/mentormixer Inland Empire: www.iebigs.org/mentormixer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire
Non-profit Organizations
Santa Ana, CA 2,746 followers
Through our solution-focused mentoring programs, we empower youth. We inspire change. We ignite potential.
About us
Big Brothers Big Sisters believes every child is born with potential. Yet, one-third of the nation’s youth are growing up without a mentor who can help them overcome challenges such as poverty, unstable housing, absentee parents, and lack of access to educational resources. Since 1958, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire has provided youth facing adversity with professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. We tackle society’s issues head-on by delivering prevention-based, solution-focused mentoring programs that provide pathways for disconnected youth to achieve their educational dreams and succeed in living wage careers. With a caring mentor in their corner, youth are able to strive for long-term success and achieve their full potential. Our 4,000 volunteers, 4,000 children and families, staff, board of directors, and donors have chosen to invest in the future of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Together, we empower youth. We inspire change. And we ignite potential. All through the power of mentoring.
- Website
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http://www.ocbigs.org
External link for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Ana, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1958
- Specialties
- 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Youth Mentoring, STEM Programs, Community Engagement, Leadership Development, Workforce Development, Volunteer, Mentoring Program, Youth Development, and Social Emotional Learning
Locations
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Primary
1801 E. Edinger Avenue
Suite 101
Santa Ana, CA 92705, US
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2155 Chicago Ave
Suite 100
Riverside, California 92507, US
Employees at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire
Updates
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Meet your match! Yesterday we kicked-off the Post Secondary Workplace Mentorship Program at Golden State Foods Irvine Corporate office. Operated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire, this program pairs college students with a corporate mentor for professional development and career exploration. Our mentor cohort of 9 GSF Associates were paired with students from nearby Santa Ana College. Thank you to our volunteer mentors who are paying it forward by sharing their personal and professional experience with the next generation! Bill Chiou, Carol Fawcett, Chris Kan, Denise Brown, Jeff Malloch, MBA, CIA, CRMA, CBM, John Johnson, Lisa Gottlieb, Madison Timmering, Sanjeev Kataria Thank you to the team at BBBS for providing a great experience for students and volunteers! Bianca Carranco, Francesca Wane, Katie Wright, Emily Schneiders
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Big Brothers Big Sisters continues to lead mentorship efforts in California, with rapid growth and increasing community impact. But our progress depends on volunteers like you! Keep an eye out for our bus ads across Orange County through December. Share a photo, tag a colleague, and you could win a $50 Target gift card. #mentorship #bbbs #volunteer
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In late 2023, we welcomed Christina Sundermeier, M.S., our College and Career Resource Specialist, to the Support Services team—a rare role in mentoring programs. With a master's degree in career counseling from CSU Northridge and over seven years of experience, Christina has been instrumental in helping our youth achieve postsecondary success. Her no-cost college and career counseling and monthly workshops open doors for students who otherwise wouldn't have access to these resources. Christina's passion for our mission stems from her own experience as a first-generation college student: “Like many of the mentees I support, I come from a lower-income family and a single-parent household. I did not have the privilege to attend graduate school full-time because my grandma needed my financial support, but I always dreamed of completing my master's degree. It was my mentor, Merrill, who knew I was supporting my grandma and created that bridge into my graduate program, supporting me all throughout those four years and beyond.”
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We are hosting a Birthday Bash to celebrate 10 years in the Inland Empire with our community of supporters who have made it all possible. Join us at OctoClean for casino tables, tacos, and a live band on October 17th at 6 pm! For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and more, visit https://lnkd.in/gVjEszb9
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Every child deserves a winning coach! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire as we partner with NFL Alumni Southern California for an unforgettable watch party at The Country Club in Costa Mesa on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Meet legendary former players like Seattle Seahawks' Walter Thurmond III and learn how you can become a game-changing mentor. Enjoy great food, drinks, and all the NFL action you can handle. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today! RSVP NOW https://lnkd.in/gJPNuuhv
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Preserving heritage while forging bold new paths — that is the Hispanic spirit. Our mentors can be the difference between a child dropping out of school and being the first in their family to earn a high school diploma. They serve as a source of motivation and inspiration for our young people, boosting their confidence in their academic abilities and their belief in their potential to achieve higher than they may have ever thought possible. Learn more and sign up to volunteer at: https://lnkd.in/gXFC8rdY https://lnkd.in/gWkd8-Jh #hispanicheritage #mentorship #purpose #inspire #bebig
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With back to school, comes the restart of our High School Bigs Program, where we match elementary school students with high school mentors for after-school facilitated sessions weekly. This week High School Bigs Program Specialist Marcos Cubias was recognized by the Centralia School Board for the lasting impact he's made to the school community over the past two years showing what it means to lead with kindness, integrity and dedication. School administrators noted his leadership "supported, valued, encouraged youth to reach their full potential."
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Our recent workshop, Aligning Ambitions: Mapping Your Career to Your Ideal Lifestyle Workshop empowered young adults to explore different career options guided by their Bigs. Participants received insights into salary, education requirements, and projected take-home pay. They then budgeted for real-life expenses like housing, student loans, and entertainment to see how their chosen careers align with their future goals. A highlight was hearing from Big Brother Erik Mattern, Managing Director at Wells Fargo, who shared valuable tips on investing and financial planning. It was an eye-opening experience for all, as Littles learned how to balance lifestyle aspirations with practical financial decisions. Thank you to ECMC Foundation for making this workshop possible for our youth! #CareerPlanning #Mentorship #FinancialLiteracy
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Check out our first-ever billboard at the Outlets of Orange! ‘BE THE MVP IN A KID'S LIFE’ is more than just a tagline – it's a call to action. Whether you’re interested in our traditional mentorship program or the flexible Sports Buddies option, there’s a way for you to make a difference. Join us in empowering the next generation by becoming a mentor today! Learn more and sign up at Orange County: https://lnkd.in/d7PTezTr Inland Empire: https://lnkd.in/d36US2BA Bigs, Littles and Champions, visit and take a selfie with the billboard to share on social and tag us! #MentorshipMatters #BBBSOCIE #Volunteer