Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas is located in downtown San Antonio at 202 Baltimore Street.
900 San Antonio school-aged kids are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister.
But, their work and their mission are located all over the city in more than 3,000 school-based mentoring relationships the organization manages each year.
What is a mentor? A mentor is someone who lends a listening ear, gives encouragement and guidance and helps a youngster with some of life’s difficult choices. Even more importantly, a mentor provides friendship. On a one-to-one level, a mentor helps an at-risk student find the best of his or her self.
Why should you be a mentor? Mentoring an at-risk student has proven to positively impact that student’s performance at school. A mentor can help a child or teen develop a positive attitude and become more self-confident. Or, we could say--for the simple joy of it.
What would you think if I told you there were 900 children or teens on the waiting list for a mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters? If you are interested in being a “Big” call (210) 225-6322
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