Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa's mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

It’s a fact, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa’s one-to-one youth mentoring has a real and positive impact on children and their futures—plus their families, schools and communities.

We have a strong track record of building and maintaining friendships that not only benefit for the child, but have a lasting impact on the mentor. Currently, there are more than 200 children waiting to be matched with mentor. Make the decision to be a part of something Big—become a mentor today!

We Need Mentors   

Help us meet our goal of matching 2,011 kids by the year 2011.We have a very urgent need for mentors. Currently there are more than 200 children waiting to be matched. We greatly appreciate your effort in helping us mentor our children. Become a Big today! 

 2,011 by 2011 Campaign

With a goal of matching 2,011 kids by the year 2011 we need YOUR help to make this campaign a success! 2,011 children with mentors is just the beginning of what the real need is in this community. How many children can you help take off the waiting list? 10, 5, 2 or even 1? A gift of $2,011 will take two children off the waiting list. Whatever donation you are able to make will help make an impact on this community.

With more than 200 children on the waiting list we are not only needing mentors, but also funding. Donate today!

Campaign Chair and the Des Moines Register President, Laura Hollingsworh, announced the Register will be donating over $20,000 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa 2,011 by 2011 Campaign. This dontation will help take twenty children off the waiting list. Check out event photos and news coverage from the campaign kick-off event. Big thanks to KCCI and the Des Moines Register for all media coverage and event support!