Big Brothers Big Sisters Appeal

What is this appeal for?

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the longest serving youth mentoring organisation in Australia supported by an international heritage spanning more than 100 years.

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides young people in need of additional support and friendship with a caring volunteer mentor and positive role model. Our mentoring programs are based on the simplicity and power of friendship.

For all almost 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been providing long-term, one-to-one mentoring to disadvantaged young people living in Melbourne and in regional Victoria. More than 250 young people are currently matched to volunteer mentors in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Big Brothers Big Sisters relies heavily on the financial support of individuals and groups in the community to ensure services are maintained and can be accessed by young people most in need of mentoring. Almost 70% of annual funding comes from donations, fundraising and philanthropic trusts.

Vision
The Vision for Big Brothers Big Sisters is that every young person that needs a mentor, has a mentor.

Financial support will ensure that the organisation can continue to support existing mentoring matches while expanding its mentoring services to young people waiting to be matched. More than 200 people are currently waiting to be matched a volunteer mentor.

Increased financial support will ensure we match more young people.

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

contribute greatly to our efforts to break the cycle of despair among our young people.

Is this appeal tax deductible? Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, automatically sent to you by email when approved.

There are many ways to donate - select your donation method below

Donate Online

Help to support your community by donating to a community group through our secure online donations service. Donating online ensures 100% of your donation reaches the group of your choice (less 1.228% credit card fee for Visa and Mastercard / less 1.43% card fee for AMEX). Our Community takes no commission or fee for this service.

Donate by Phone

Call 03 9347 2655 or 1300 4 MENTOR and have your credit card details on hand to donate over the phone.

Donate by Fax

Download printable donation form and fax to: 03 9348 1273

Donate by Mail

Download a printable donation form to send through the post to:
Level 3
766 Elizabeth St
MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Leave a Bequest

Leave a Bequest to Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc in your will. Click here for further information.

Contact details for this appeal:
Ms Paul Mathewson
Executive Officer
Telephone: 03 9347 2655 or 1300 4 MENTOR
Email: paul.mathewson@bbbs.org.au
Website: www.bbbs.org.au

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