Lake of the Ozarks Big Brothers Big Sisters is dedicated to improving the lives of local children. According to a study conducted by Public Private Ventures, children who have a mentor in their life are: 46% less likely to start using drugs 27% less likely to consume alcohol 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school 30% less likely to engage in violent behavior More trusting of parents or guardians Less likely to lie to parents More likely to perform better in school

1. VIP MEET & GREET
Lake Area Big Brothers Big Sisters

2. WE ARE HERE TO
DO SOMETHING
BIG
FOR
LAKE AREA CHILDREN

4. BBBS IS KIND OF A
BIG DEAL
We provide Lake Area children
facing adversity (ages 6-14)
with STRONG and
ENDURING, professionally
supported one-to-one
RELATIONSHIPS that
change their lives for the
better, FOREVER!

5. “She brings out the fun kid in me…
I also have a strong awareness now, more than ever,
of the abundance in my own life…having two
loving parents, a solid family and support.
I hope to support her and our friendship as she grows!”
Hannah Isaacson ~ Spa Shiki & BBBS BIG

6. LITTLE / BIG
RELATIONSHIPS
MAKE A
MEASURABLE
DIFFERENCE

7. When Matched with BIGS
LITTLES ARE…
46% less likely
to use drugs.

8. When Matched with BIGS
LITTLES ARE…
more confident
in their
schoolwork
performance.

9. When Matched with BIGS
LITTLES ARE…
27% less likely
to begin using
alcohol.

10. When Matched with BIGS
LITTLES ARE…
able to get along
better with their
families.

11. When Matched with BIGS
LITTLES ARE…
52% less likely to
skip school.

12. YOU
CAN MAKE A
BIG
DIFFERENCE!

13. GOT
1 HOUR
PER WEEK
(OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES)
?

14. WE NEED
BIGS
(TODAY!)

15. WE HAVE OVER 20
UNMATCHED
LITTLES
THAT NEED YOUR HELP!
(for only 1 hour per week)

16. WE PROVIDE
SUPPORT
TO HELP YOU BE A
GREAT BIG

17. CHANGE A LIFE

18. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR
EVERY WEEK?
JOIN OUR SPONSORS

19. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR?
BE A BIG SPONSOR

20. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR?
BE A BIG SPONSOR

21. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR?
BE A BIG SPONSOR

22. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR?
BE A BIG SPONSOR

23. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR?
BE A BIG SPONSOR

24. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR
EVERY WEEK?
JOIN OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS
Andy's Frozen Custard
Baxters Lakeside Grille
Christmas For Kids
Daybreak Rotary
Faithbridge Church
Hyvee
Kohl's
Krantz & Associates
Noon Rotary - Lake Ozark
MSW Interactive Designs
Olympus Medals
Ozark Coast Kiwanis
Panera Bread
Sharing and Caring Foundation
Spa Shiki
Wells Fargo

25. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR EVERY WEEK?
VOLUNTEER FOR A COMMITTEE

26. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR EVERY WEEK?
SPONSOR A CHILD

27. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR EVERY WEEK?
CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

28. DON’T HAVE AN HOUR EVERY WEEK?

29. CHANGE A LIFE

30. YOU
CAN MAKE A
BIG
DIFFERENCE!

31. CONNECT WITH US
LakeAreaBBBS.org
facebook.com/LakeAreaBBBS