LGBTQ+ Mentoring Program
ARE YOU AN LGBTQ+ YOUTH IN SEARCH OF A TRUSTED MENTOR?
BIG PRIDE IS HERE FOR YOU!
Are you one of the more than 50,000 students in Broward County Schools who identifies as LGBTQ+?
If so, we care about the unique everyday challenges you may face:
- Lack of acceptance from your family and peers
- Persistent bullying and safety challenges
- Homelessness
- Anxiety and depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Self-harm
A trusted mentor can help you navigate through these difficulties
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County serves ALL children. Our BIG Pride mentoring program focuses on the unique needs and vulnerabilities encountered by LGBTQ+ youth.
Each one of these matches is professionally supported by a case manager who oversees the safety of the children, the successful development of the relationships, the accomplishment of pre-set goals and outcomes.
YOUTH ENROLLED IN OUR BIG PRIDE PROGRAM HAVE SHOWN:
- Increased levels of self-esteem
- Improvement in academic performance
- Increased parental support
- And juvenile justice avoidance
GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
READY TO UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL?
CALL 954.584.9990 OR E-MAIL US TO ENROLL IN OUR BIG PRIDE PROGRAM TODAY!
Youth in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Program*
*Based on our Annual Report 2022