Richland County Government grant supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is honored to announce being selected by Richland County Council to receive a Discretionary grant from Richland County Government.

The Discretionary Grant program is designed to provide financial support to organizations and agencies that carry out community-based programs and/or services throughout Richland County. In keeping with the mission of Richland County Government, this program attempts to encourage organizations to continue to offer innovative and much needed services that enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Richland County.

“We are so grateful for the support of the Richland County Government. These funds will directly impact the lives of children in the Midlands by providing one-to-one support for their mentoring relationships, creating opportunities to change lives,” said Cristy Marshall, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

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.