Big Brothers Big Sisters
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
The Alpha Phi Alpha-Big Brothers Big Sisters Partnership began in the early 1990s. Now, the partnership is moving to the next level in scope, capacity, and effectiveness. How? By engaging each Alpha Brother in a simple challenge: Become a friend.
Every Brother has the unique potential to make a difference-in the easiest and simplest way. We've found that just sharing everyday activities with a child creates experiences, connections, and memories that have an extraordinary impact. But it will take the commitment of Brothers from every Alpha chapter to reach our goal.
It is time to "get back more than you give"- to be a Brother to a brother.
The friendships at-a-glance:
· Activities: Social, skill building, academic support, fun times, athletics, etc.
· Location: Site-, school-, or community-based.
· Frequency: Big Brothers are expected meet with their Little Brothers at least once every two weeks. In some circumstances, it is acceptable to meet once a month with phone contacts in between.
· Duration: Matches should last at least one year.
· Big Brothers: Alpha Brothers and others referred by Alphas.
· Little Brothers: Young African-American males, ages 6-17, identified by Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates locally.
· Commitment: General President Darryl Matthews is calling for Alpha Phi Alpha men to be responsible for 10,000 Bigs.
