COMMUNITY NEED

Recent surveys with Green County youth have revealed a 23.8% increase in exposure to bullying. 23% of middle school students indicated they have seriously thought about suicide. Parents depend upon safe, out-of-school time offerings staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical, and social development of their kids.

RESTORING HOPE

Through innovative partnerships accompanied by a diverse range of licensed professionals, safe and educational youth programming complements the work of schools, recognizes warning signs in at-risk youth, and fosters emotional & physical development with a commitment to equity.

PROGRAMS

• STEM classes
• Arts & crafts
• One-on-one mentoring
• Summer camps
• After school programming
• Collaboration space

“Big Brothers Big Sisters [of Green County] would bring to the center our dedication of mentoring experiences for youth, families and volunteers as well as the invitation to exchange services with the other community partners within the Youth Development Center and YMCA.”
     — Shannon Kaszuba, Executive Director – BBBS of Green County