TO MATCH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 18 FROM HOMES WITH A CARING ADULT. THE BIG BROTHER/SISTER OR COUPLE SPENDS ONE ON ONE TIME WITH THE CHILD ON A WEEKLY BASIS, PROVIDING FRIENDSHIP, A ROLE MODEL AND AN OBJECTIVE LISTENER. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS SCHOOL, SITE AND FAMILY BASED MENTORING AND TUTORING PROGRAMS. DURING THE YEAR THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 126 ACTIVE MATCHES.