WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters Federation of North Carolina enables life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and promise of youth in our community; and
WHEREAS, investing in the younger generation’s future pays off with a social return on investment of $18-to-1 through improved economic, health, and social outcomes for young people with mentors; and
WHEREAS, by changing the course of young lives, we shape our community’s social and economic future; and
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters Federation of North Carolina has created thousands of matches each year by partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community to help youth achieve; higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships, avoidance of risky behavior and educational success; and
WHEREAS, the organization’s goal is to recruit more volunteers based on the needs of young people in our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim September, 2021, as “BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MONTH” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.