There are currently over 500 children – 76% of whom are boys – in Northeast Indiana on the waiting list for an adult role model. And almost as many children are waiting to be put on the waiting list. This is a big problem that needs a Big answer. You!
Our Little throwing the first pitch at a TinCaps game.
This is one organization and opportunity close to my heart. My husband was matched with his Little in the community-based mentoring program over a year ago. We see the growth and development in our Little, but being matched has meant so much to our lives. I promise you, if you’re willing to make the commitment, you’ll see the benefits. Another thing I promise, you have time to do this!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana has a goal of 300 new “Bigs” in the next month. There are several ways you can have an impact and get involved:
Community-Based Mentoring
- Bigs and Littles meet together one-on-one, out in the community to share fun activities like playing catch, going to the zoo, or baking cookies.
- Matches meet 2-4 times per month for one year.
Site-Based Mentoring: School Buddies
- Bigs and Littles meet in a local school to eat lunch, read, work on academics or simply spend time together playing games or talking.
- Matches meet 1 hour per week for the duration of the school year.
Visit www.bbbsnei.org or call 888-456-1600 to start something BIG today!
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
In 2011, Big Brothers Big Sisters matched more than 1,773 children with a caring adult mentor in our 13-county service area. Our site-based mentoring program is in more than 75 elementary schools across Northeast Indiana and South-central Michigan. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana has one of the largest mentoring programs in the Midwest – serving more children than Indianapolis, Chicago and Cincinnati.
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