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Even while we celebrate new partnerships and new programs, unfortunately there is reason to have a great deal of concern for our future.
Message from our CEO, Taber Rehbaum
In their effort to reduce government spending, the US House recently passed HR1, a budget bill for the current year. This bill zeroes out funding for the Mentoring Children of Prisoners grants and reduces the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Mentoring grants by 45%. It also eliminates the Corporation for National and Community Service (source of VISTA volunteers and Americorps members)...
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Supporting Relationships
Every day, we see and hear stories about how lives are being changed through a simple, professionally supported relationship between a child and a caring adult. Building Communities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska strengthens our communities by providing mentors to all children who need and want a caring adult role model – special friends who can help them expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures – changing their lives. Providing Tools to Succeed
Bigs provide the additional guidance and support needed to keep a child on the right path toward promise and possibility. Mentoring is about prevention, and provides children with the tools to grow and succeed in a consistent, positive environment. Simple Sharing
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is simple. It’s sharing time, energy and friendship with a child in need. There is no special expertise required ~ and our volunteer mentors often times get back much more than they give!
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