At the University of Dayton the Big Brothers Big Sisters program has grown so much in the past few years. In 2014, 90 students were now active “Bigs” in the program which was teh highest retention rate for returning “Bigs”. The “Bigs” at the University of Dayton help their “Littles” improve their academics,become more confident and build better futures.
In 2013, the University of Dayton became a partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley, which helped expand the mentoring program at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, and also established school based mentoring at local schools. Joe Radelet CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley said, “Our partnership has grown so much that we have enough ‘Bigs’ for every child at St. Paul’s. It just goes to show the commitment of the University of Dayton and its students in getting our 'Littles' on the path to life-long success,"
The students at the University of Dayton are greatly influencing the children in the surrounding area. For example, Libby Durnwarld who is an International Studies major helped her “Little” become more confident and learn English. Having a “Big” helped her “Little” open up and become a more funny and talkative person. Another “Big” from the university helped her ”Little” gain confidence and become more interested in school. Due to her guidance her “Little” is now entering the science fair. Having a “Big” really helps out “Littles” by giving them a friend to talk to. Students who mentor for BBBS have to stay for at least a year but most choose to be in the program for longer. Students usually remain in the program because of the relationships that they form with their “Littles”. The program at the University of Dayton plans to expand and create a program that is specific for Spanish speaking children.
From this Blog I’d love for readers to comment below something a local school near you has done to give back and support the surrounding community.
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