Big Brothers Big Sisters To Mentor Military Kids
Recognizing the unique stresses of military families, Big Brother Big Sisters of Tampa Bay seeks volunteers and kids to participate in a newly established mentoring program for the children of parents who serve.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay seeks to attract volunteers and kids for a newly instituted mentoring program to support the children of military families. “The program was developed because military families continue to undergo a high level of stress and have a need for more support," said Stephen Koch, president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit organization. Big Brother Big Sisters of Tampa Bay provides children with one-on-one adult mentoring in Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties. Eligible for the military program are children ages 9 or older with a parent on active duty, in the reserves, in the National Guard or whose parent died in the line of duty. From playing catch to helping with homework to writing a letter…
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