Reckless T-shirts - Our Charitable Donations

How do I help?

A portion of every sale is donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona, so when you buy from us, you help too. Since 1955 Big Brothers Big Sisters has provided support, guidance, friendship and fun by matching children to volunteer mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters employs a professional staff that carefully work with both the volunteer and the child to ensure a dynamic, fufilling, memorable and fun experience.

Their Mission

To help children realize their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with volunteers who care about them.

Their Vision

To contribute to a healthier and stronger community by providing children with mentors who help them succeed in life.

Their Impact
National research shows that positive relationship between youth and their Big Brother or Big Sister have a direct and measurable impact*. By participating in our programs, youth are:

52% less likely to skip school
46% less likely to use illegal drugs
27% less likely to start drinking alcohol
More confident of their academic performance
Able to get along better with their families

Arizona State University conducted a study with children involved in our Site-based program at Wilson Elementary school in Phoenix**. The study assessed the effectiveness of the program based upon three objectives: Self confidence, decision making and school grades. It was discovered that:

92% of youth improved their self confidence
62% made better decisions
85% improved or maintained passing grades in science
70% improved or maintained passing grades in reading
60% improved or maintained passing grades in math

^* Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995) Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures.

^** Brown, William A. (2004) 2003-2004 Evaluation for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Tempe: Center for Nonprofit Leadership & Management, Arizona State University.