About us
Changing perspectives.
Changing lives.
Big Brothers Big Sister of the Lowcountry (BBBSL) was founded in February 2019 and opened doors in April 2019. Operating as an independent 501(c)(3) with its own local Board of Directors, BBBSL serves Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina. Prior to gaining independence, BBBSL was a program of Carolina Youth Development Center for several decades.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry believes that inherent in every child is incredible potential. We create and support meaningful matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages seven (7) through high school graduation throughout our Tri-county region. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Mission & Vision
We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We believe all youth can achieve their full potential.
Our
Values
ACCESS
Provide access to positive mentorship for every young person who needs us.
BELONGIING
Create a
community that
fosters connection.
OPPORTUNITY
Empower young
people to learn,
lead and grow.
Our Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry (BBBSL) offers the Community-Based Program (one-to-one mentoring).
Please click on the links below to learn more.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Whether you get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a donor, potential Big Brother or Big Sister, partner, advocate, or family member, you have the power to change a child's future for the better.
Changing perspectives. Changing lives.
Big Brothers Big Sister of the Lowcountry (BBBSL) was founded in February 2019 and opened doors in April 2019. Operating as an independent 501(c)(3) with its own local Board of Directors, BBBSL serves Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina. Prior to gaining independence, BBBSL was a program of Carolina Youth Development Center for several decades.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry believes that inherent in every child is incredible potential. We create and support meaningful matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages seven (7) through high school graduation throughout our Tri-county region. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.