Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa has been serving at-risk youth in Benton, Jones, and Linn counties since 1975. This unique program matches adults one-to-one with youth for a mentoring experience that provides support, encouragement, direction, development, and a positive role model for each child. In 2021, over 400 youth were served through two primary programs: Community-Based and Site-Based (School/Lunch Buddies).