This August, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is calling on men across Central Oregon to step up and make a difference in a child’s life. With over 70 boys currently waiting for a Big Brother, Big Brothers Big Sisters has launched a bold campaign to recruit 30 Big Brothers in 30 days.
The need is urgent—boys on our waitlist often wait months, and sometimes more than a year longer than girls, simply because there aren’t enough male mentors. “This is a critical time for the boys on our waitlist,” said Jenn Davis, Program Director of BBBSCO. “They’re waiting for someone to show up, believe in them, and help ignite their potential. We’re asking local men to be that someone.”
Big Brothers are matched with youth (Littles) ages 6–17 who benefit from positive, consistent mentorship. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers unmatched support to volunteers, including access to their 20+ acre campus, where Bigs and Littles can shoot hoops, play board games, cook together, do homework, or just hang out and talk all while having the support of staff.
Mentors receive guidance, activity ideas, and ongoing coaching from dedicated staff to ensure every match is safe, supported, and meaningful. All it takes is a few hours a month to make a lifelong difference.
To learn more or get started, visit www.bbbsco.org or contact us at info@bbbsco.org.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon
A program of J Bar J Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon was founded in 1994. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBSCO serves over 220 youth annually and continues to grow programming. We are committed to serving at-risk youth and youth facing adversity with mentors in our community.
This story is based on submitted information and has not been verified by our news team.
This article appears in Source Weekly July 31, 2025.
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