Big Brothers Big Sisters Need Help

Friday, December 17, 2010 03:58 AM

Prince George, B.C.- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Prince George is facing a financial crisis.

The mentoring program expects a further reduction in gaming grants, and has experienced a continued decline in fundraising efforts. "Our programming is at risk of shrinking, or worse, discontinuing in the immediate future" says Executive Director Jamie Kanrod

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Prince George has been providing mentoring programs to youth in the community for more than three decades. The programs are available free to children and youth whose parents/guardians or school personnel have requested services.

Research shows positive mentoring programs produce positive outcomes such as increased self esteem, reductions in substance abuse, improved academics, and improved relationships with parents and peers.

Kanrod says the financial need is urgent "We are in desperate need of $75,000.00 from proactive community minded individuals and businesses to assist our 148 volunteers to strengthen and impact our community, one child at a time"

Anyone who can help is encouraged to visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters website www.bbbspg.ca or call 250.563.7410.

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Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010 03:58 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: verballabel on December 17 2010 7:20 AM

This is probably an organization we cannot afford to lose. Kids that don't get the support and attention they need must have these volunteers available to them.

I for one know it is hard to donate left and right, but BBBS do need our help.

Posted by: camoose on December 17 2010 3:12 PM

Just one more group being screwed by the Lieberal government. Gaming grant cuts are affecting a lot of groups and the citizens are being taxed to death so they can't give to these services that depended on gaming grants.