The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation has awarded $2,500 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County. Funding goes towards providing kids-in-need with quality mentoring relationships.
“Giving back to the community has always been a tradition of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Our elders taught us that a distinguishing characteristic of the Chumash people was our spirit of generosity. Today, the tribe continues with the Chumash tradition of giving,” said Kenneth Kahn, tribal chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
The local agency conducts targeted volunteer recruitment, screening and matching, and ongoing support for volunteers and children served, ensuring successful long-term results.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters:
Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The local, volunteer and donor funded organization provides targeted recruiting, screening, training and matching, as well as ongoing support, safety training and supervision for volunteers, children and families. A nationwide Harris Interactive study found that adults who were involved as children in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs grew-up to be better educated, wealthier, and report stronger relationships with their spouses, children and friends. For more information on volunteering or contributing to Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 805-781-3226, or visit www.slobigs.org.