our mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

our vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

We recognize that while all youth have equal potential, they do not have equal opportunity. Our evidence-based mentoring services achieve our vision through meaningful one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Big Brother reading book with Little Brother at the library

who we serve

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana matches children and teens ages 7-15 with an adult Big in a one-to-one mentorship. BBBSKY’s Big Futures program gives Bigs and Littles ages 16 and up the option to continue their match and receive match support up to the age of 25. BBBSKY serves 10 counties, 7 in Kentucky (Jefferson, Shelby, Oldham, Bullitt, Hardin, Grayson, and Nelson) and 3 in Indiana (Clark, Floyd, and Harrison).

Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
(J.E.D.I.)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana believes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is one where all employees, volunteers, youth, and families, whatever their race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, income, or health condition feels valued and respected.

Big Brother Tory and Little Brother Kord standing back to back with arms crossed in parking lot of University of Louisville football stadium
J.E.D.I. (Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion) badge
Big Brothers Big Sisters Pride Badge

To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and all affiliates commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit BBBSA’s website here.

leadership

Meet the team that makes it all happen.

Gary Friedman, Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Powell – Chief Program Officer
Isac Roths – Board Chair

COME SEE US AT THE GOODWILL OPPORTUNITY CAMPUS

2820 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday