The long range plan to become an independent non-profit organization within five years was actually realized within four years. Today, the agency maintains affiliation in good standing with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and is the largest agency in the state of Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1100 children in the year 2000. Treasurer John Devlin Keldeen Stambaugh Eric Foreman John Campbell Richard C. Ruben Richard Mauch, Jr. Kirstin D. Border Rex Bickley, Esq. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the only mentoring program with empirical research data showing proven effectiveness. Big Brothers Big Brothers of the Capital Region is looking to create partnerships with area businesses and schools to plan together the implementation of School Based Mentoring Programs.
Businesses receive the recognition of having additional positive impact in their communities.
Good fit for businesses that values and emphasizes the importance of school readiness, school achievement, higher education, and work readiness.