Programs under Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC will be getting a boost after its Big Squeeze fundraiser in July.
The organization raised just over $6,500 through 13 businesses and 5 restaurants, that will be put towards its mentoring programs starting in September.
Executive Director Jill Styan said community members or teens from local high schools work with kids in elementary school.
“They go in once a week for about an hour, and do something cool with the kids.”
“We also have bins for each school that we supply some of the supplies for those activities when we need to, as well as gift cards, so that when they choose something that they want to do, they will also have the funds to pay for it.”
Styan said the businesses and restaurants that took part expressed interest in participating again next year, and are open for more to join.
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