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African American Advisory CouncilThere are currently 2,818 children on the Big Brothers Big Sisters waitlist in Oregon and Southwest Washington; 446 of these children are African American. African American children need our community to join together and provide successful friendships for all African American children who need and want them.
In an effort to contribute to brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities for all, Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest formed the African American Advisory Council, which is comprised of members from the local African American community and its supporters, industries and sectors. The Council helps ensure our programmatic approaches are culturally relevant, strategic and sustainable for the future by participating in the following:
Additional contributions can be made by helping to create a partnership with an African American organization or business.
Real men mentor All African American children deserve a champion. Boys, in particular, are represented disproportionately on the Big Brothers Big Sisters waitlist and can wait up to three years to be matched. The problem is simple: More African American men are needed to become mentors. You don’t need special skills to be a Big Brother. Simply spending time, participating in activities that you both enjoy and caring about your Little Brother can make an impact on a child’s life. In fact, being a Big Brother, Sister or Couple is a lot of fun, and many of our volunteers wish they had become a mentor sooner. Become a Big Brother, Sister or Couple To learn more about the African American Mentoring Program or the Advisory Council, please contact chabre.vickers@bbbsnorthwest.org. |
