OUR WORK IS URGENT
Our BBBS NW Montana kids are starved for consistency and normalcy in their lives. The pandemic and social unrest we are experiencing has brought myriad new challenges to families who already had more than their share. They deserve a mentor to help them navigate successfully into the future.
Our Littles face much greater exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than the general population.
Social Isolation can both increase the likelihood of ACEs such as exposure to domestic violence, abuse and neglect AND compound the effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
ACEs can have lasting negative effects on mental health and physical well-being throughout life.
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring relationships protect against harmful effects of ACEs, and help young people with childhood trauma.
Once we are through this immediate crisis, we know that our children and families will continue to feel lasting, profound effects. Our work could not be more urgent.
Sourced by BBBS of America
44%
vs
30%
Our Littles
National Average
Total annual household income less than $20,000
66%
vs
34%
Our Littles
National Average
Live in single parent household
26%
vs
7%
Our Littles
National Average
Worries a lot
22%
vs
12%
Our Littles
National Average
Are lonely, sad and cry a lot
COMMUNITY EVENTS
On August 8th we will be hosting our 1st Annual Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Village Greens in Kalispell.
Many thanks to the team there for helping us plan this event and to Toyota of Kalispell for sponsoring.
If you want to support mentoring while hitting the links, look for more information on how to register a team.
Did we mention you will have the opportunity to win $20,000 toward a new car from Kalispell Toyota if you can be the first to sink a hole-in-one on the specified par 3?
Not to mention other fabulous prizes, food, fun, and libations.
For more information call: 406-752-0092.
We couldn't do what we do without community and corporate support.
Our sponsors have donated generously to Big Brother Big Sisters of NW Montana
Consider becoming a Sponsor and invest in our life-changing mentoring programs.
CALL US 406.752.0092 to learn more.
