This September we have once again chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters as our charity of the month. As kids go back to school, we are so fortunate that our community has an organization like Big Brothers Big Sisters that helps kids who need positive mentors in their life. Program Director Lee Knernshield shares a few words on the organization: “Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children by providing them with a professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationship with a caring and committed volunteer. Most of the children that we serve are from single parent homes and have a limited relationship with the parent who resides outside of the home. Our goal is to provide these children with a “bigger than life” volunteer who consistently spends time with them and makes them feel special. With mentoring, children’s grades, attitudes and self-confidence all go up. Contributions are used to help support our current matches and further expand our reach to children waiting for that special “Big Brother” or “Big Sister”.”
JCMG Laser & Vein Center is happy to help them achieve this mission. They are always in need of volunteers, otherwise known as Bigs. If you would like information on becoming a Big you can contact Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters at 573.634.3290 or email Lee Knernshield at lknernschield@jcymca.org.