Governor Proclaims Big Brothers Big Sisters Month 2022

WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters Federation of North Carolina enables life-changing mentor relationships to ignite the power and promise of youth in our community; and

WHEREAS, investing in young people's futures 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, better relationships, educational success, and to avoid risky behaviors; and

WHEREAS, there are four regional offices in North Carolina, Central Piedmont, Greater Charlotte, Triangle, and Western North Carolina, that serve children across the state; and

WHEREAS, it is the goal of this organization 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, 2022, as “BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MONTH” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.