Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia launch Bigs in Blue program aimed at strengthening ties between local community and law enforcement
April 25, 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia announced the roll out of the Bigs in Blue program in Richland and Lexington counties. Bigs in Blue is a one-to-one mentoring program that connects youth with law enforcement in communities throughout our nation, building strong, trusting, and lasting relationships. These relationships can help build stronger bonds between law enforcement and the families they serve.
“The Bigs in Blue program is a chance to connect local law enforcement with the children and families that we both serve,” said Amanda Nemenz, President and CEO. “While this program provides an opportunity to bridge communication gaps and mentor youth, it also provides the chance for our “Bigs” and “Littles” to better understand and appreciate each other’s roles and personal challenges.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is currently working to enroll applicants from the Columbia Police and Fire Department and are looking for other interested members with a law enforcement or firefighter profession to join the program as a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister”.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is a proud affiliate member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network.
Partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children (“Littles”) with screened volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) and monitors and supports them in one-to-one mentoring relationships. The organization holds itself accountable for children in the program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as higher aspirations; greater confidence and better relationships; educational success; and avoidance of delinquency and other risky behaviors. For more information, please visit www.bbbsgc.org.
