activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Community-Based Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a one-to-one mentoring program for youth ages 6-14 in Southern Arizona, where adult mentors and mentees meet regularly in the community for a few hours, 2-3 times per month. Relationships can continue through age 21.
- Community-Based Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a one-to-one community-based mentoring program for youth aged 6-14 in Southern Arizona, where mentors and mentees meet regularly in the community 2-3 times per month for a few hours, with relationships continuing through age 21.
- Community-Based Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a one-to-one mentoring program for youth ages 6–14 in Southern Arizona, where adult mentors and mentees meet regularly in the community 2-3 times per month for a few hours, with relationships continuing through age 21.
- Donated Goods Program Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleCollects donated clothing, shoes, and household items through free home pickup service and a donation center, selling them to local Savers thrift stores to fund mentoring relationships and programs in Southern Arizona.
- Donation Center and Goods Collection Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleOperates a Donation Center that accepts and sells gently used clothing and household items, offering free home pickup service. Proceeds from these sales, including those to local Savers thrift stores, support mentoring relationships and programs in Southern Arizona.
- Donation Center and Home Pickup Service Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleOperates a Donation Center that accepts and sells gently used clothing, shoes, and household items, offering free home pickup service for donations. Proceeds from these sales to local Savers thrift stores support mentoring relationships and programs in Southern Arizona.
- Mentor 2.0 High School Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates the Mentor 2.0 program for high school freshmen at Tucson High School and Sunnyside High School, pairing students with adult mentors for weekly support and monthly in-person connections.
- Mentor 2.0 High School Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates the Mentor 2.0 program for high school freshmen at Tucson High School and Sunnyside High School, pairing students with adult mentors for weekly support and monthly in-person connection.
- Mentoring Activity Center Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a Mentoring Activity Center in Southern Arizona, providing a dedicated space for Bigs and Littles to connect and engage in activities.
- Mentoring Activity Center Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a dedicated Mentoring Activity Center in Southern Arizona to provide a space for Bigs and Littles to connect.
- Mentoring Activity Center Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a dedicated center in Southern Arizona for Bigs and Littles to connect and engage in activities.
- Safford School-Based Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates the Safford Program, a school-based mentoring program in Graham County that connects high school students with elementary students for one-to-one mentoring, including monthly leadership training for high school mentors and bi-weekly mentoring sessions focused on academic, emotional, and social development.
- Safford School-Based Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsManages a school-based mentoring program in Graham County that connects high school students with elementary youth for leadership and academic growth, including monthly leadership training for high school mentors and bi-weekly mentoring sessions.
- Safford School-Based Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a school-based mentoring program in Graham County connecting high school students with elementary students, providing monthly leadership training for high school mentors and facilitating bi-weekly mentoring sessions focused on academic, emotional, and social development.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Developmentally Appropriate and Consistent Support developmentally_appropriate_supportThe organization designs programs to meet youth at their current stage of development, providing consistent and structured support over critical growth periods to ensure sustained positive impact.
- Developmentally Appropriate and Structured Mentoring developmentally_appropriate_mentoringPrograms are designed to meet youth at their current stage of development, providing consistent and structured support through mechanisms like weekly guided emails and monthly school-based meetups, particularly during critical growth periods.
- Developmentally Appropriate and Timely Support developmentally_appropriate_supportPrograms are designed to meet youth at their current developmental stage, offering consistent support during critical growth periods to maximize long-term positive outcomes.
- Evidence-Based Program Design evidence_based_programmingThe organization designs and evaluates its mentoring programs based on evidence, measuring their effectiveness in promoting positive youth outcomes such as reduced substance use, improved school attendance, and higher graduation rates.
- Evidence-Based Program Design and Evaluation evidence-based_programmingThe organization uses research-backed practices and measures program effectiveness through outcomes such as reduced substance use, improved school attendance, and increased graduation planning, aligning programming with proven impact.
- One-to-One Mentoring Model one-to-one_mentoringThe organization uses individualized, one-to-one mentoring relationships as a core mechanism to build confidence, foster connection, and support youth in reaching their full potential through consistent, personalized engagement.
- One-to-one Mentoring for Youth Development one_to_one_mentoringThe organization focuses on establishing and nurturing consistent, one-to-one mentoring relationships to help children build confidence, ignite their potential, and achieve positive developmental outcomes. This approach emphasizes listening, encouragement, and a reliable presence from mentors.
- Peer Mentoring for Leadership and Advocacy peer_mentoringThe organization utilizes a student-led or peer mentoring model where high school students serve as role models to foster leadership development, advocacy skills, and community connection among younger youth.
- Peer Mentoring for Leadership and Advocacy peer_mentoring_for_leadershipThe organization utilizes a student-led peer mentoring model, where high school students serve as role models, to foster leadership development, advocacy skills, and community connection among younger youth.
- Relationship-Based Mentoring Approach relationship-based_mentoringMentoring is grounded in sustained, trusting relationships characterized by active listening, encouragement, and reliable presence, intentionally distinct from clinical or parental roles to foster authentic youth development.
- Social Enterprise Funding Model social-enterprise-fundingGenerates sustainable funding for mentoring programs through a partnership with Savers thrift stores, leveraging donated goods sales to support program operations.
- Structured Mentoring with Guided Engagement structured_mentoringImplements structured mentoring through regular, scheduled interactions—such as weekly emails and monthly school-based meetups—combined with accountability and guidance to maintain consistency and developmental impact.
- Supported Mentoring Model supported_mentoring_modelThe organization ensures the success and sustainability of mentoring relationships by providing comprehensive support to both mentors and mentees. This includes thoughtful matching, ongoing guidance, resources, and regular check-ins by Match Support Specialists to ensure safety, consistency, and accountability.
- Supported Mentoring Model supported_mentoring_modelTo ensure safety, consistency, and longevity of mentoring relationships, the organization provides ongoing support through Match Support Specialists, training, resources, and regular check-ins for both mentors and mentees.
- Youth Peer Mentoring and Leadership Development student-led_mentoringEngages high school students as mentors to younger peers, using student-led and peer mentoring models to simultaneously develop leadership, advocacy, and community connection among youth.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Community-Based Mentoring
Pairs adult volunteers with youth aged 6-14 for regular mentoring activities, focusing on building supportive relationships.
Mentor 2.0
Supports high school students with mentorship during their freshman year, emphasizing academic and personal development.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- BNY Mellon Partner — DAF sponsoring organization through which Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona receives grants
- Bank of America Partner — Listed as an example of a local employer that matches charitable gifts.
- CarMax Partner — Listed as an example of a local employer that matches charitable gifts.
- Fidelity Charitable Partner — DAF sponsoring organization through which Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona receives grants
- Fry's Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards program, allowing shoppers to designate rewards to the organization.
- IBM Partner — Listed as an example of a local employer that matches charitable gifts.
- JP Morgan Chase Partner — Listed as an example of a local employer that matches charitable gifts.
- Raytheon Partner — Listed as an example of a local employer that matches charitable gifts.
- Savers Partner — Sells donated goods to local Savers thrift stores to raise funds for mentoring programs.
- Schwab Charitable Partner — DAF sponsoring organization through which Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona receives grants
- Sunnyside High School Partner — Partner school in the Mentor 2.0 program for high school freshmen.
- Sunnyside High School Partner — School where the Mentor 2.0 program serves freshmen.
- Texas Instruments Partner — Listed as an example of a local employer that matches charitable gifts.
- The Home Depot Partner — Listed as an example of a local employer that matches charitable gifts.
- Tucson High School Partner — Partner school in the Mentor 2.0 program for high school freshmen.
- Tucson High School Partner — School where the Mentor 2.0 program serves freshmen.
- United Way of Graham & Greenlee Counties Partner — Partnership to support the operation of the Safford Programs.