BBBSNWO’s is challenged with building ways for young people to access it.

There is a math problem behind mentorship in Northwest Ohio. There are thousands of young people who could benefit from another trusted adult in their lives. There are considerably fewer adults prepared to make the commitment required to become a traditional mentor.

And unlike adding seats to an event, quality mentoring is not something an organization can simply scale overnight. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio has spent nearly nine decades building one-to-one relationships between young people and adults. That model remains a cornerstone of the organization.