Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

HEART OF ILLINOIS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

1020 S. Matthew Street Peoria, IL 61605 Phone:(309) 637-1771 Website: www hoibbbs org

Facebook: @hoibbbs Instagram: @hoibbbs PRESIDENT AND CEO Jami Truelove BOARD MEMBERS Pat Ferrell Wes Gray

Esther Chang Bob Ferlmann Brad Foster Jerreia James

Dr James Hubler Demario Boone Betsy Larson Jon Hopkins Amanda Vogelsang Matt Barron Keith Wresinski Craig Kliethermes Bob Brown

KEY STAFF Jami Truelove Melanie Hoog Hannah Daly Sydney Daniels Narria Tanguay Alex Fosburgh Becca Rustom Cara Edwards

VISION All youth achieve their full potential VALUES Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)-Focused Youth Equity and Empowerment Organization with a commitment to empower every kid on the path to graduate with a plan for their

future and a mentor whose impact will last a lifetime DID YOU KNOW? Kids matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister are more confident, more likely to steer clear of drugs and alcohol, do better in school, get along better with their family and friends, and feel better about themselves WHAT WE DO The Youth Mentoring Program creates meaningful, monitored matches between children (“Littles”), ages 8 through 14, and adult volunteers (“Bigs”), who help them reach their full potential This program is of fered in the community and in local schools

HOW TO HELP We always need volunteers - especially male volunteers. Our youth waiting list has around 70 kids waiting for their own Big Brother or Big Sister. Visit our website to fill out the volunteer inquiry form to get started today.

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