The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert is dedicated to improving the lives of children by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships with children in need of a positive role model and someone they can call their friend..

You can make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering or by making a donation today.

"My friends' heroes are celebrities and athletes, but my hero is my Big Brother Bill."
- Danlin, Little Brother

our impact on children
Bigs and Littles have fun together - and create memories that last a lifetime. We call it "Little moments - Big magic." Research on our volunteer programs points to the powerful, positive, lasting impact Bigs have on children's lives. Littles are:

• 52% less likely to skip school
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• More likely to get along with their families and peers

more on our impact

real life stories

When Bill Simmons first met Danlin, he was a rebellious 10-year-old. Six years later, Danlin credits Bill, his Big Brother, for turning his life around and keeping him focused on school and athletics. Danlin isn't Bill's only fan; he was recently named Big Brother of the Year for the State of California.

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