Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters

Little moments....  BIG Magic!

Every child deserves a mentor... someone to look up to and someone who cares. We invest in the future of the Heart of Illinois by proactively mentoring children... touching more lives... through the support and resources of our community.

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Our Mission

Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters enriches children's lives through a safe, nurturing, consistent friendship with a caring adult. We provide guidance and, with trust and respect, create a greater sense of family and hope for our community's future.

Agency Profile

Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters provides volunteer adult mentors for youth, ages 5-14, in the Illinois counties of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford and Knox. HOI BBBS was started in 1980 and is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

“My Little Brother’s life has turned around through our interaction. We have a relationship that is based on trust and respect. Our friendship is not just for the duration of our match, but for life. We have learned from each other. The role that we play in each other’s life is that of brothers, sometimes a father/son relationship, but always as friends. We have a lifelong bond.”       - Big Brother

“It wasn’t until after my girls got their matches that I realized the program offers much more than quality time; it provides quality relationships. I love my girls very much and want the best for them, though I know I can’t be everything to them. Thanks to the BBBS program, I believe their emotional development is being enhanced. And with healthy self-esteem, I think they’ve got a fair shot at being happy, successful adults.”      - Parent

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