Causes: Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Children & Youth
Mission: Our philosophy revolves around a belief that sharing, caring and listening to a child''s concerns can make a positive difference. We also know that the increasingly complex demands of today''s society can be addressed with sensitivity and simplicity through a mentor relationship. Programs such as ours provide additional support to the family structure, helping children grow into healthy and productive adults.
Target demographics: youth age 5-15
Direct beneficiaries per year: 110 children
Geographic areas served: clare, gladwin, roscommon, mecosta, and osceola counties
Programs: one to one mentoring, lunch buddies, and sport buddies. Mid Michigan serving Clare and Gladwin counties also runs programs of Meceola BBBS serving Mecosta and Osceola counties and BBBS of the Lakes serving Roscommon county.