Chevron continued their support for Big Brothers Big Sisters by awarding a grant of $4,000 to support of the agency’s countywide one-to-one mentoring programs.
“Funding from Chevron, combined with additional sources, allows us to serve approximately 380 children throughout the County by pairing vulnerable local youth with quality adult role models. Our youth mentoring programs seek to break the cycle of low education and poverty by serving the youth most at-risk. ” – Patty Carpenter, development director for Big Brothers Big Sisters
A nationwide study conducted for Big Brothers Big Sisters by Harris Interactive finds that adults who were involved as children in our program are better educated, wealthier, and report stronger relationships with their spouses, children and friends. The local agency, which is based out of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, conducts targeted volunteer recruitment, screening and matching, as well as ongoing support for volunteers, children, and families, ensuring child safety to sustain successful long-term relationships.