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Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the Capital Region


1500 N Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 3rd Floor [Main Office]
Branches in Carlisle and Lebanon
Office Locations
717.236.0199 Tel 717.236.0633 Fax

Welcome to Big Brothers Big Sisters

of the Capital Region [PA]...

To help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one
relationships.    --BBBS of the Capital Region Mission Statement

Glossary: 

Big – a mentor

Little – the child being mentored

Match – the specific relationship of a Big and Little

MCOP - Mentoring Children of Prisoners

Big Brother – adult male mentor

Little Brother – male child

Big Sister – adult female mentor

Little Sister – female child

School Based Program – the mentor goes to the school during the day to mentor their little

Community Based Program – the match does activities out in the community for example: going to the movies, washing the car, baking cookies

Bowl For Kid’s Sake – our largest fundraiser which raises approximately $300,000 each year

Match Support Specialist – the Big Brothers Big Sisters staff person that will stay in touch with you monthly and guide you through your match relationship