Building a Bigger Future

OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA

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FUTURE

OUR MISSION

BUILDING A

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

FUTURE

OUR VISION

Our vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY Historic Timeline

1956 Chattanooga BBBS movement began

Received Charter on January 3rd and matched 50 male volunteers with 50 boys

1957

1958 Became 34th affiliate of Big Brothers of America

Big Sisters was established

1969

1961

Porter Warner Jr. led the fundraising effort to build the building at 2015 Bailey Avenue which is known as the Warner Building

1970

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Big Brothers and Big Sisters merged

1983

1970

Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship was established

IMPACT

20,000 $ 500,000

65 YEARS OF BIG

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CHILDREN SERVED 50 Matches in 1967

Community Based Beyond School Walls

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Bigs in Blue

E-Mentoring Reading to Learn

UTC BIGS

School-Based

Largest BBBS Campus Organization

Site-Based mentoring was launched

2000

2010 Bigs in Blue was established matching youth with law enforcement professionals to build trust between law enforcement and the families served through BBBS

Beyond School Walls company mentoring began bringing middle school students to local companies to meet with their mentors

2017 UTC Bigs began on the campus of UT Chattanooga

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DIFFERENT INNOVATIVE MENTORING PROGRAMS

E-Mentoring began by matching high school students with mentors in a virtual setting

2019

2021 Reading to Learn pilot launches to mentor K-3 Students to combat learning loss from Covid-19 and increase literacy among young readers

IGNITING POTENTIAL As we grow the number of youth we serve, it is imperative that we renovate and expand the mentoring hub in which we recruit, screen, train, enroll, and match our Bigs, Littles, and their families.

• Higher aspirations By partnering with parents, guardians, volunteers, and others in the community, we are accountable for each child achieving:

• Greater confidence and better relationships • Avoidance of risky behaviors • Educational success

67

OF OUR % FORMER

LITTLES

agree that their Big played a role in their decision to attend college

81

OF OUR % FORMER

LITTLES

agree their Big gave them hope and changed their perspective of what they thought possible

83

OF OUR % FORMER

LITTLES

agree that their Big instilled values and principles that have guided them through life 4

46

% CHILDRENOF served are less likely to begin using illegal drugs

52

% CHILDRENOF served are less likely to skip school

BUILDING A

MENTORING HUB

OUR GOAL IS TO SERVE AN ESTIMATED 600 CHILDREN PER YEAR BY 2025

which is a 53% increase. Our current facility is already bursting at the seams with all of the activities it takes to deliver our high-quality mentoring programs. It is built for 12 and is currently housing 16 staff and 3 interns. Furthermore, it is not ADA compliant.

FUTURE

RECRUIT

TRAIN

Recruiting through a variety of civic, community, and corporate organizations.

Our current building does not allow space for these gatherings.

In today’s world more and more training is required to best serve our youth. Our current facility does not have enough quiet space with proper technology for training for the unique needs and safety of our Littles.

SCREEN + ENROLL + EXPERTLY MATCH

ONGOING MATCH SUPPORT + ACTIVITIES

We conduct background checks and 1:1 interviews to screen our Bigs. We need more private space for these confidential conversations as we continue to recruit more mentors. We also interview parents/ guardians and Littles to ensure we successfully match them with the best mentor for them personally.

Our current office space also doesn’t allow for private introductions.

We provide ongoing support and guidance to Littles, parents/guardians, and Bigs on a regular basis. Bigs & Littles meet 2-4 times each month for a minimum of 12 months.

We also provide and facilitate activities for our matches individually and as a group throughout the year. We conduct monthly and quarterly calls to monitor progress towards goals and to ensure the strength of the mentoring relationship.

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BUILDING A

MENTORING FUTURE HUB FOR A FUTURE BUILDING A

FUTURE

Existing Building

1.5 MILLION

Our plans include remodeling the existing structure and building a 900 square feet addition. The cost of the building project is an estimated $1.5 MILLION, which consists of the building, furnishings and campaign costs.

New Building with Agency Branding

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Reception RECEPTION & DISPLAY GALLERY

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BEVERAGE COOLER

Refrigerator

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JANITOR 136 BOTTLE FILLER

Additional Private Conference Space To Ensure Confidentiality for Everyone as Some of our Work Includes Sensitive Information

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Training Room for Bigs, Littles, and Families To Facilitate the Growing Number of Sessions our Bigs and Parents/Guardians Need to Be Equipped to Support Our Littles

Conference

WORK ROOM STORAGE

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Added space in the work room so that Littles/Families can access computers/internet when additional assistance is needed with applications/ trainings/college applications/etc.

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Learning Lab —Work Room with Computers for Littles/Families

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STORAGE

To Maintain Professionalism and a Positive, Quality Experience

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Expanded Reception Area for Waiting Families/Volunteers

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ISSUE DATES

INITIAL ISSUE

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Expanded Break Room To accommodate the growing number of staff for lunch and team building activities

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Office Space for 24 Team Members To Accommodate Our Growth JOB NO. 20-026

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Outdoor Space FURNITURE PLAN

A safe space for Bigs, Littles, and their families to convene for match support, activities, trainings, academic support, and college preparation

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For Introductions Between Littles and Bigs and Small Activities

Updated Lobby & Expanded Reception Area

Additional Private Conference Space & Training Room

New Playground

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“

My memories of what my grandfather started, and accomplished in this organization aren’t very vivid, but the goals, and plans, and realized dreams that my grandfather had for this agency are very clear, and very evident today.

I am very happy and honored to be a Legacy Board Member thanks to the ambition that my grandfather had, and the continued legacy of my dad. I look forward to being a part of the next Big Step towards continuing the plans, and dreams that my grandfather started so many years ago.

Talley Carroll

Daughter of Doug Warner and Granddaughter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga Founder, Porter Warner, Jr.

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Any additional monies raised above

1.5 MILLION

15 STUDENTS

will be split between:

Are currently served by our scholarship program

Operational Endowment We have a $1.15 million operational endowment in place, which is Board-directed.

The purpose of the endowment is to sustain existing programs and to launch/pilot new programs and resources.

Currently, the annual disbursement is utilized as part of our operational budget to maintain our existing programs and to serve our current youth and their families.

A Year: $3,000 per year/ $1,500 per semester

Scholarship Endowment Our scholarship program is “needs-based” and open to students who participate in our program. When our Littles receive a scholarship from Big Brothers Big Sisters, we award them $1,500 per semester/$3,000 per year.

These scholarships may be utilized towards 2-year, 4-year, and trade or professional school. In addition, we stay connected and provide resources throughout their full college journey.

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We commit to their comprehensive education as long as they maintain a 2.5 GPA. Many of our students miss out on other scholarships.

We not only provide funds for post-high school education; we stay connected and provide resources throughout their full college journey. Many of them are first generation college students. Navigating the experience can otherwise be overwhelming for them.

We currently have $1.2 million in this endowment. Within the next year we will max out the number of scholarships we can give with a 5% endowment draw annually.

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80 STUDENTS we project

who will need scholarships in 2025

of

SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

over the last 5 YEARS have graduated or are still inschool

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Thanks to Big Brothers Big Sisters, I will be serving as a teaching resident at KIPP Soul Primary in Atlanta, GA while obtaining my master’s with Relay Graduate School of Education. Thank you so much for your continued support over the years!

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C.J. Montgomery A Scholarship Beneficiary (Little)

A BIG FUTURE, TOGETHER. WE ARE DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL! Thank you for talking with us about the plans and vision for our agency. We look forward to you standing with us as a Defender of Potential!

STRATEGIC IDEAS IN OUR NEAR FUTURE: •

Expand E-Mentoring Program to additional sites

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Expand Bigs in Blue Program to additional departments

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Add additional site for Beyond School Walls

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Launch a High School Bigs Program to recruit high school students to serve as Bigs

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Pilot a College/Workforce Readiness Program to prepare students beyond high school graduation.

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OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA

OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA

WE ARE BIGGER TOGETHER. STAND WITH US. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga 2015 Bailey Avenue I Chattanooga I Tennessee I 37404 (423) 698-8016

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