Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada, 785 W 6th St, Reno, NV 89503, US

SpecialtiesThe Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring makes a huge difference for the youth it serves. Research consistently demonstrates that Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring helps at-risk youth overcome the many challenges they face. The most compelling evidence was found by Public/Private Ventures (P/PV), showing that Little Brothers and Little Sisters are: * 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs; * 27% less likely to begin using alcohol; * 52% less likely to skip school; * 37% less likely to skip class; * More confident in their schoolwork performance; * Able to get along better with their families.

Head Start

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Wolf School