Purpose & Objectives
Empowering Potential
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida works to increase resources and create opportunities that sustain and grow program services at each of our 11 local affiliates that include NW Florida (Pensacola), Big Bend (Tallahassee), NE Florida (Jacksonville), St. Johns (St. Augustine), Central Florida (Orlando), St. Lucie, Indian River & Okeechobee (Ft. Pierce), Palm Beach & Martin (West Palm Beach), Broward (Ft. Lauderdale), Miami-Dade (Miami & Key West), Sun Coast (Naples, Ft. Myers, Sarasota) and Tampa Bay (Clearwater). Each of these agencies provide strong, safe, staff supported menroting relationships for at risk youth and trained adult volunteers.
Igniting potential
Since 1995, we have provided leadership and resources to help build the capacity of our affiliates through a three-pronged approach: Advocacy, Professional Development, and Funding. Our efforts support statewide initiatives that promote: