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BBBS of Gallatin County
15 South 8th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
phone: 406-587-1216
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Branch and Satellite Offices:

Big Sky Branch
45465 Gallatin Road
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 995-3411
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Ennis
PO Box 57
Ennis, MT  59729
(406) 682-5681
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West Yellowstone
PO Box 655
West Yellowstone, MT  59758
(406) 646-1015
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Our Results
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Does BBBS Mentoring Work?

We know children who have positive adult role models in their lives make better choices. This notion is proven by both National and Local research. Big Brothers Big Sisters is considered a best practice approach to mentoring.  A study conducted by an independent  research firm, Public/Private Ventures, confirmed our effectiveness. This study found that young people matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister for a year or more are:

  • 53% less likely to skip school
  • 46% less likely to begin using drugs
  • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
  • one third less likely to use violence
  • more confident in themselves and their school performance
  • show improved relationships with their peers and families

Additionally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County evaluates our performance, utilizing a Program Outcome Evaluation.  We conduct this evaluation annually, which measures the impacts we have on children.  Volunteers, teachers and parents provide input for these evaluations.  Results of our latest evaluations are shown below.

Community-Based Program: effects on children matched with a Big (Reported by volunteers)
87% - More self confident
75% - Better able to express feelings
54% - Better attitude towards school
67% - Improved relations with adults

Site-Based Programs: effects on children matched with a Big (Reported by teachers)
89% - More self confident
82% - Better able to make decisions
82% - Improved academic performance
79% - Better relations with peers




Thank You To our
LEGACY MATCHMAKER
OP/TECH USA

Giving Levels
Century Club $100
Patron of Youth $350
Benefactor of Youth $500
Match Maker $1,000
Advocate of Youth $2,500
Magic Maker $5,000
Dream Maker $10,000
Legacy Match Maker $20,000


Little Moments, Big Magic

 
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