$2.5M in expenses

Community-based volunteers (bigs) in the community-based program are required to make a 12-month commitment (minimum) and will spend time with the youth (littles) typically outside of school hours. These matches routinely meet, on average, a minimum of two times per month to enjoy a variety of activities and outings, such as attending a community event, going to a museum, playing catch, sharing a meal, or just hanging out and talking. Additionally, each quarter, a new topic is discussed between the youth and mentor that correlates to self-worth, self-confidence, healthy choices, adulting 101, and career and life. As of december 31, 2024, 1,654 youth were matched in ksbbbs' community-based program. The following outcomes were reported for youth who were matched more than one year in the community-based program: 87% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of educational success; 94% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of avoidance of risky behaviors; 80% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of socio-emotional competencies.

$443K in expenses

Site based - site-based mentoring allows the volunteer to meet with the child at their school each week during the lunch period when they can do homework, read together, play games, or just talk. Volunteers in the site-based program are asked to make a 9-month commitment (minimum). As of december 31, 2024, 219 youth were matched in ksbbbs' site-based program. The following outcomes were reported for youth who were matched more than one year in the site-based program: 92% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of educational success; 82% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of avoidance of risky behaviors; 96% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of socio-emotional competencies.