Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of the Eastern Panhandle Vision & Mission -The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures, and stronger communities for all. -The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. -The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

The Influence  46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs;  46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs;  27% less likely to begin using alcohol;  27% less likely to begin using alcohol;  52% less likely to skip school;  52% less likely to skip school;  37% less likely to skip class;  37% less likely to skip class;  More confident in their schoolwork performance;  More confident in their schoolwork performance;  Able to get along better with their families

Our Contribution Designing an up-to-date brochure to inform students on campus about the benefits of spending time with a child in the community.Designing an up-to-date brochure to inform students on campus about the benefits of spending time with a child in the community. Attended functions with Bigs and Littles sponsored by BBBSWv.Attended functions with Bigs and Littles sponsored by BBBSWv. Volunteered time to the communityVolunteered time to the community

The Views  Mission Statement of Shepherd University lacks the student/community interaction  "The University enhances the cultural atmosphere of the community with performing arts activities, public lectures and athletic events. OUTREACH experience, such as student internship and cooperative agreements, also link the University to the life of the community."

For Our Future Shepherd becoming an active member in the community. -Shepherd becoming an active member in the community. -Bring positive press to the campus. -Bring positive press to the campus. -Bring more funds to the campus through programs and events that are county sponsored. -Bring more funds to the campus through programs and events that are county sponsored. -Able to raise the academic standards of the local schools and keep kids out of the judicial system through mentoring and after school programs on campus through organizations.