Big Buddy

SERVING DELAWARE COUNTY

The Big Buddy Program is designed to provide an additional adult in the life of a child. The adult serves as a friend and as a mentor. The big and little buddies work on homework, toss a ball, or go to the library. Actually the range of activities is almost limitless, as the big and little buddies mutually decide upon activities to pursue.

EVEN START

PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS

SENIOR DINING

SAFE AGAINST VIOLENCE

Cultural, educational, recreational and community involvement activities are accomplished through group activities as well as through matched big and little buddies. Cumulatively, these activities are geared toward improving the self-esteem of the little buddy, broadening the horizons, establishing community involvement as a lifelong investment.

(DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

(Rape Crisis)

(Crime Victims)

JOBS WORK CREW

JOB COACHES

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION

WEATHERIZATION

HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

(Housing Development)

(Homeownership/Tenant Counseling)

These goals are achieved by providing the quality additional adult time in the life of a child

(Rental Assistance)

(Housing Rehabilitation)

HEAP

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

FAMILY RESIDENCE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS

WIC

(Women, Infants and Children)

(Car Seat Safety)

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD GOODS/AND FOOD BANK SERVICES

EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

You can make a difference!

TRANSPORTATION

How your interest creates positive change

Too many young people do not have a caring adult mentor to provide encouragement and support;
Mentoring programs can provide the link to this support; but
Programs need volunteers to close the gap.

We encourage you to think about the mentors in your life...

a team coach, your teacher, a concerned neighbor, or another caring adult - take a few minutes to thank them and then consider becoming a mentor yourself.