As part of the Cares Act, donors who utilize the standard deduction on their income tax returns can claim a $300 charitable deduction on their 2020 tax return. This deduction must be a cash donation, (not stock or property) and it must be made directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln. This is limited to $300 per return. Make your donation today.
GIVE FINANCIALLY
BECOME A PART OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Your financial support helps us provide our community mentoring program to children in our community who need it the most! Your donation helps us work one-on-one with local youth to develop more college grads, community leaders, and entrepreneurs.
THE NEED
Nearly 7,000 children in the Lincoln/Lancaster area are from low-income families; 10% are from single parent homes, and 15% are from households at or below the federal poverty threshold.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Impacts for BBBSL youth after one year in our community-based mentoring program
- 100% showed improvement around feeling that they had an important, special adult in their life
- 91% showed improvement around social competence and their sense of belonging among peers
- 88% showed improvement around their outlook on finishing high school and pursuing/completing college
- 84% of Littles reported improved self esteem
BECAUSE OF YOU
