EMPOWERING YOUTH.
CLOSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP

We unlock creative potential so all youth
can realize their inner greatness.

Why Big Thought

Big Thought equips youth in marginalized communities to imagine and create their best lives and world. The secret sauce that makes our work uniquely effective is the powerful combination of our social and emotional focus, experiential learning, community-centered partnerships, equity lens and future focus.

Throughout our 30+ year history of innovation, Big Thought has become a national model in arts education, out of school time systems, summer learning and juvenile justice intervention. Now we’re one of six community partnerships in the U.S. helping scale national best practices in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

At Big Thought, we empower youth to:
  1. Build their creative muscle
  2. Develop social and emotional
    skills and well-being
  3. Create their authentic voice

Our North Star

Our long term vision and driving force is that all youth in marginalized communities will be equipped to imagine and create their own best lives and world.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE TEAM

We’re always seeking great talent to help
advance our mission. Check out current
openings on our team.

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