Bib Brothers Big Sisters 250The Pacific Gas and Electric Company awarded a grant of $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters to support the agency’s School Based Mentoring program at Nipomo Elementary. The program pairs high school and college students with elementary students whose parents often work long hours and intentionally promotes asset development in both the mentors and younger students.

Of participating elementary students during the 2012-2013 school year, 70 percent improved their feelings of social acceptance, 89 percent improved their academic confidence, 67 percent improved their grades in at least two school subject areas, and 53 percent increased their confidence they will finish college. Of participating High School Students during the 2012-2013 school year, 50 percent have improved their feelings of social acceptance, 50 percent have improved their academic confidence, and 60 percent have improved their attitudes toward risk.

“We are delighted that PG&E so generously promotes asset development in the most vulnerable children in our community,” said Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director, Anna Boyd Bucy.