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2010-03-31
Strike Up Some Support For Big Brothers Big Sisters At Bowl For Kids' Sake |
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2010-03-08
Big Brothers Big Sisters Awarded Grant From Benzie County Community Chest |
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2010-02-08
Big Brothers Big Sisters Awarded Grant from Charlevoix County Community Foundation |
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2010-01-26
Big Brothers Big Sisters Awarded Grants From Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Funds |
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2010-01-06
January is National Mentoring Month: Successful, Long-Term Mentoring Helps the Entire Community |
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For more than 40 years, Big Brothers and Big Sisters have been mentoring the children of Northwestern Michigan. 1,500 lives later, we are still the leader in one-to-one youth mentoring services. Developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people is our vision every day. We provide mentors for children ages 6 to 18 in more than 20 schools throughout 10 counties.
Research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brother or Big Sister has a measurable impact on children’s lives. By participating in our program, Little Brothers and Sisters are:
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• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
• 52% less likely to skip school |
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| Our Programs are made possible by: |
• Board of Directors
• Professional paid staff
• Local county support
• Volunteer mentors
• Volunteer Office support
• Corporate sponsors
• Individual donors
• Foundation and Grant Supporters |
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| Local Impact on Children | Community Based Program | School-Based Program |
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