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Big Sisters
Catholic Big Sisters of New York, starts to befriend girls who come before the New York Children's Court to start the first Big Sisters Program. -
Big Brothers
New York City court clerk Ernest Coulter noticed a large amount of boys coing through his court room and wanted to help make a change. Coulter then recruited 39 volunteers to help create the orginal Big Brothers. -
Growth
The New York Times reports Big Brothers has grown to 26 cities across the United States. -
Coast To Coast
Ernest Coulter embarks on nationwide lecture tour on behalf of Big Brothers. Planning begins for a national Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. -
First National Conference Lands In Michigan
The first national conference of Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations is held in Grand Rapids, MI. -
The Historic Logo
Norman Rockwell produces the sketch that becomes a symbol for the Big Brothers Association. -
Accross Pond
Big Sisters International is incorporated. -
Joining Of Forces
Big Sisters International and Big Brothers Association merge, forming Big Brothers Big Sisters of America with 357 agencies. -
International Connection
Big Brothers Big Sisters International is founded. -
Turn Of The Century
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates 100 years of serving America’s youth. -
Stay Connected
In January, Big Brothers Big Sisters launched Reunite Now and www.reunitenow.org - a national alumni effort to invite former Bigs, Littles, staff, donors and board members back into the Big Brothers Big Sisters family.