ABOUT US
OUR PARTNERS
We appreciate your interest in Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence!
We will work together to create a unique alignment that authentically connects your brand to our mission. For more information on how we can build something BIG together, please contact: Advancement@IndependenceBigs.
Government Partners
Foundations and United Ways
Corporate Alliances
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
Camden County Human Services
City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services
Community Planning & Advocacy Council
Montgomery County Workforce Development Board
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Pennsylvania Department of Health
FOUNDATIONS AND UNITED WAYS
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation
Independence Blue Cross Foundation
KeyBank Foundation
McLean Contributionship
PayPal Gives
The Pew Charitable Trusts
United Way Chester County
United Way Gloucester County
United Way Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
CORPORATE ALLIANCES
Our work at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence has been recognized by leading corporations and foundations nationwide. These caring and generous partners have authentically engaged with us to find innovative ways to help Philadelphia’s young people reach their full potential by creating and supporting mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Philadelphia Entrepreneurs
Since: 2016
Partner School: Carver High School of Engineering & Science
Publicis/Digitas Health Media
Since: 2015
Partner School: Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
College Partners
Philadelphia University (now part of Jefferson)
Since: 2010
Partner School(s): Miffl in Elementary School
Saint Joseph’s University
Since: 2008
Partner School(s): Gompers Elementary, Victorino Boys & Girls Club,Heston Elementary School
Temple University
Since: 2004
Partner School(s): People for People, Alliance for Progress Charter School, St. Malachy’s Elementary, Dunbar Elementary, Duckery Elementary, Independence Charter School, Meade School
University of Pennsylvania
Since: 2003
Partner School(s): Lea School, KIPP – West Philadelphia, Samuel Powel Elementary School, Our Mother of Sorrows, St. Ignatius, Greenfield School, Mitchell School
University of the Sciences (now part of SJU)
Since: 2014
Partner School(s): Comegys Elementary School, Mitchell School