MONROE - Big Brothers Big Sisters is encouraging Green County residents to honor those individuals who encouraged and guided them, and had a lasting impact on their lives.
January is National Mentoring Month. Everyone can remember someone who brought a little 'magic' into his or her life, growing up.
• Contact mentors directly to express your appreciation. Thanks in the form of a handwritten note, e-mail or phone call will mean a lot.
• Return the favor by becoming a mentor yourself. Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers from all walks of life. There is now an urgent need for men to volunteer as Big Brothers. It isn't easy being a kid these days. In these complex and confusing times, children need a caring adult to be a mentor and a friend - someone they can talk to, have fun with, and learn from. Mentors don't have to change their life to change a child's life. All it takes is a few hours a couple times a month. Call (608) 325-7855 for more information.
• Make a financial contribution to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1505 9th St., Monroe, WI 53566. More than 75 percent of Big Brothers Big Sisters funding comes from individuals. Charity Navigator, the country's premier independent charity evaluator, has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of America a 4-star "exceptional" rating for outstanding fiscal management for the fifth consecutive year.
• Write a tribute to your mentor for the BBBS newsletter.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest mentoring organization in the U.S. In 2008, BBBS of Green County served 268 children age 6 to 18.
Independent research shows professionally supported, one-to-one relationships between young people and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct, measurable and lasting impact.
Children in the program are more likely to graduate from high school and less likely to be involved in violence.
BBBS is a United Way ageny.
Funding may be sent to BBBS, 1505 9th Street, Monroe, WI 53566.
January is National Mentoring Month. Everyone can remember someone who brought a little 'magic' into his or her life, growing up.
• Contact mentors directly to express your appreciation. Thanks in the form of a handwritten note, e-mail or phone call will mean a lot.
• Return the favor by becoming a mentor yourself. Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers from all walks of life. There is now an urgent need for men to volunteer as Big Brothers. It isn't easy being a kid these days. In these complex and confusing times, children need a caring adult to be a mentor and a friend - someone they can talk to, have fun with, and learn from. Mentors don't have to change their life to change a child's life. All it takes is a few hours a couple times a month. Call (608) 325-7855 for more information.
• Make a financial contribution to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1505 9th St., Monroe, WI 53566. More than 75 percent of Big Brothers Big Sisters funding comes from individuals. Charity Navigator, the country's premier independent charity evaluator, has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of America a 4-star "exceptional" rating for outstanding fiscal management for the fifth consecutive year.
• Write a tribute to your mentor for the BBBS newsletter.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest mentoring organization in the U.S. In 2008, BBBS of Green County served 268 children age 6 to 18.
Independent research shows professionally supported, one-to-one relationships between young people and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct, measurable and lasting impact.
Children in the program are more likely to graduate from high school and less likely to be involved in violence.
BBBS is a United Way ageny.
Funding may be sent to BBBS, 1505 9th Street, Monroe, WI 53566.
