Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Difference

As part of National Mentoring Month new research shows the positive impact organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters have on our youth.

This past weekend several entities, including Big Brothers Big Sisters gathered in Washington D.C. for the National Mentoring Summit – where results of the organization’s Youth Outcomes Report were released. Local Executive Director Mollie Crooks said the report shows a significant improvement for children in their first year of the program.

"You take a child that maybe didn’t have a lot of goals or really wasn’t interested in school but they are involved with one of our community-based Bigs and suddenly their grade are doing better, their participation in school is better and all those things effect our community," said Crooks.

If you’re interested in seeing first-hand how Big Brothers Big Sisters can impact a child. Crooks invites you to take part in their annual "Bowl for Kids Sake" Fundraiser in March.

"Bigs and Littles are invited, so you get to see them come in and actually interact with the kids that are benefiting from the program," said Crooks. 

More than 80 local kids are still in need of a mentor.

For more information, visit www.bbbs.org/Zanesville or call 740-453-7300.