Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana was founded in 1984.

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

VISION: All youth achieve their full potential.

TOP GOAL: To mentor more youth ages 6-18 in the seven Parishes we serve. Provide safe and impactful mentors to youth who struggle with education, behavior, life skills, career planning, and to be intentional about all youth in rural and underserved areas.

Office locations:

• 4135 Common Street Lake Charles, LA 70607
• 1509 N. Pine Street, Suite C DeRidder, LA 70634

Serving seven Parishes:

• Allen
• Beauregard
• Calcasieu
• Cameron
• Jeff Davison
• Vernon
• Rapides Parishes

Image from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana's Summer Mentoring Academy Littles