January is Youth Mentoring Month
Description
Celebrate Youth Mentoring Month in the Quad Cities with Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters by signing up to become a BIG at azbigs.org! We have 227 children waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister, Couple or Family Match - waiting for someone just like you.
Our Quad City leaders urge residents to seek mentoring opportunities to enhance the lives of our area youth which will ultimately build a stronger community.
Town Council Proclamations coming soon!
Why Mentor A Child?
- 1 in 3 young people will grow up without having a mentor. (National Mentor Partnership 2017)
- 38% of children in Arizona and 35% of children in the United States are living in Single-Parent Households. (United States Census Bureau, 2016)
- Arizona ranked 44th in the United States in 2016 for overall poverty rate, and 43rd in the nation for amount of children living in poverty. (United States Census Bureau, 2017)
- Youth mentorship can lead to higher graduation rates, improved behavior, boosted self-esteem, and a decreased likelihood of initiating drug and alcohol use. (youth.gov)
Event Date:
01-04-18 - 01-31-18
Event Time:
All Month of January
Location:
Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters
3208 Lakeside Village Drive
Prescott, AZ 86301
Contact Person:
Robin Layton
(phone: 928-778-5135)
Details:
Our Town Councils are proclaiming it Youth Mentoring Month and you can be a part of it by becoming a Big Sister, Big Brother, Couple or Family Match to one of our 227 Waiting Littles! Visit azbigs.org to learn how or call us at 928-778-5135.Links:
http://azbigs.org