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BIG IMPACT STORIES

Our stories tell how one caring mentor can make all the difference in the world for a child in our community.

A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

"There is nothing better than a friend, unless it's a friend with chocolate." ~author unknown

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Even though they don't always get to see each other in person, Jade always

finds a way to let Mahali know she is thinking of her.  Recently, during

the COVID quarantine, Jade dropped off a big basket full of Mahali's

favorite snacks.  Whether they are talking on the phone or sharing

a meal together, this match always finds a way to bring joy to one

another.

 

Mahali's guardian is a huge fan of the match.  Mahali had a lot of

trauma in her background when she entered our program 3 years

ago.  Her guardian says, "I'm so glad Jade was matched with Mahali."
She says Mahali's "amazing" relationship with her Big Sister has shown

her the "light at the end of the tunnel."

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This fall, Mahali will start her senior year of high school.  And, this wonderful match will be celebrating their 3 year match anniversary. Congratulations, Mahali and Jade!

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THE PERFECT MATCH

One needed to learn how to get out there and socialize, and the other had the perfect lifestyle to teach her that skill.

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Jacklynn came into the program in Kindergarten and was being raised

by her single Dad.  When she enrolled, she was very shy and quiet. 

The goals set for her were to help her build her social and listening

skills.  Being so shy, Jacklynn also had a hard time developing

relationships.

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Then along came Donna, a busy and adventurous 70 year old

who is very involved in her community.  She is always willing

to help in her church and community.  She has exposed Jacklynn

to a world of new opportunities to get to know people and try

new things. Donna is very proud to speak of the young woman

that her Little is turning into.  She is proud that she is now more

outspoken and not afraid to speak her mind.  She can even say that

her Little has good morals and self-respect for her age.  Donna has

enjoyed watching Jacklynn blossom into a "Beautiful Young Lady".

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A light at the end
The perfect match
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