Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Individual and Family ServicesFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is a nonprofit organization in the United States that provides youth mentoring through professionally supported relationships with adult volunteers. Its aim is to support positive outcomes for young people, including educational progress, reduced engagement in risky behaviors, higher aspirations, increased confidence, and better interpersonal relationships. Serving over 1,800 youths across a ten-county footprint in Florida, the organization operates within the broader field of individual and family services and emphasizes long-term mentor matches as its core approach. Based in Venice, Florida, the Sun Coast chapter has a long history of more than five decades in the community, and it collaborates with local partners and institutions to advance its mission. A recent development includes partnerships and recognitions that reflect ongoing program excellence and community engagement, such as collaborative efforts with other local organizations and a national award recognizing program quality.