LaChelle M. Lewis, PhD, serves as the Development Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc., where responsibilities include leading fundraising strategies to support the organization's mission. Previous roles include Director of Development at The Valentine, overseeing major fundraising efforts and donor relations, and various positions at Randolph-Macon College focused on athletic development, events management, and office support functions. LaChelle's educational background includes a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Adler University, a Master's in Nonprofit Studies from the University of Richmond, and a Bachelor's in English from Randolph-Macon College.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. - Richmond - Tri-Cities - VA Peninsula - Hampton Roads
Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Operating since 1962, the agency serves youth ages 6-18 in two core programs: Community-Based Mentoring: traditional one-to-one mentoring during mentor/mentee free time, roughly 9 hours/month. Site-Based Mentoring: one-to-one mentoring that takes place once a week for 1 hour at a school or an after school program. Big Brothers Big Sisters is accountable for each child enrolled as a Little increasing academic achievement, improving social skills, and creating a healthy lifestyle. Demographics of youth served: 71% of Littles live with a single mom 21% of Littles have an incarcerated parent 41% of Littles have household income below $25,000 76% of Littles are African American 64% of Littles are Middle School students 34% of Littles are male Local Outcomes: 100% of Littles feel they have an adult they can turn to in a time of need 96% of Littles are less likely to skip school 20% of Littles are more likely to finish high school; educational outcomes also increase for attending college and graduating college 98% of Littles understand the negative repercussions of alcohol, drugs, and violence 66% of Littles feel more accepted by their peers Big Brothers Big Sisters is entirely donor supported and volunteer driven. There is never a charge for our services. Each year Big Brothers Big Sisters must raise at least $1 million in our local area to serve roughly 600 children. You can support Big Brothers Big Sisters by: Making a financial contribution - every dollar counts! BBBS is an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau. Volunteer to be a Big or recruit a friend, family member or colleague. Attend an event and bring a friend to help them learn more about BBBS.