About Us

We are here to start something.  

Big Brothers Big Sisters is not your average organization. We help children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen the Jefferson County community.  

Who We Are
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson County is a local youth organization that has been matching youth in need with adult volunteers in one-to-one mentoring relationships since March 1998. The adult role models assist the child in reaching his/her potential by providing consistent contact, guidance and friendship. 

Our History
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson County came into full operation in 1998 as a local affiliate (one of 500 across the country) of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America under the sponsorship of the Jefferson County Youth Shelter, Inc (now Pathways). In 2006, Big Brothers Big Sisters became a separate, Independent Affiliate with its own Board of Directors, budget and fund-raising events. 

Our Impact

Children facing adversity become responsible, 
productive citizens able to achieve lifelong success.  Showing measurable outcomes in: 
  • Educational Success
  • Attitudes and Competencies
  • Risky Behavior Avoidance

Programs

  • Community Based: Volunteers coordinate plans with the parent/guardian and pick the child up from their home for these outings. 
  • School Based: Volunteers visit their Little Brother/Sister each week at school.
  • Match Support: Professional staff recruit, enroll, interview and provide on-going case management for volunteers, parents and youth. 
Get Involved
Enroll A Child

Satellite Agency 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson County partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carroll County and Trimble County, Kentucky. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carroll County came into full operation in 2010 under the sponsorship and board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson County, IN, along with an advisory board of Carroll County, KY.  in 2016 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Trimble County, Kentucky became the second satellite office for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson County. 

Our Board 

President: Rhonda Pennington
Vice President: Don Clapham
Secretary: Vicky Kessen
Treasurer: Carole Hanson
 Chris White, Vickie Kessen, Mike Armstrong, Susan Frede, Lindsay Bloos ,Tara Cox and Dan Smith