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A lthough every child has potential, many struggle to achieve theirs because circumstances beyond their control limit their
or incarceration of a parent or other family member, paren- tal divorce, domestic abuse, homelessness and more.
life lessons and raised their self-esteem.
and companionship. Victoria eventually earned double-ma- jor degrees in journalism and communications from Univer- sity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. She now works as a local televi- sion news producer and occa- sional reporter.
access to opportunities.
As we celebrate 57 years of service in Hawai‘i during Big Brothers Big Sisters Month this September, we continue to develop and support relation- ships among the 400-600 kids ages 6-16 each year. Founded by a family court judge to reduce teen crime rates and arrests, we match and coach caring and responsible vol- unteer “Bigs” as they guide their “Littles” to overcome hardships, such as the death
Seven-year-old Mana and his three younger brothers had parents who abused drugs. Sleeping alone in a vehicle that caught on fire one night, Mana pulled his brothers to safety.
Today, Mana stresses that his Big Brother David en- couraged him to do his best in school and everything else because it would pay off in the future. Taking David’s advice to heart, Mana now attends Kapi‘olani Community Col- lege with a plan to major in nursing.
Mana and Victoria are just two examples of the impact of our programs. It takes funding and volunteers to do this. Please visit bbbshawaii. org or call 808-521-3811 to learn more about how you can donate, volunteer or apply for services for your child.
PROOF POSITIVE
Helping Hawai‘i’s Keiki Succeed
By Dennis Brown, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i
Soon after, the boys’ Aunty Nita rescued them from the streets of Wahiawā. She even- tually adopted all four boys and applied to have a Big Brother as each of them turned 6 years old. We matched all four boys in positive relation- ships that were fun, provided
As a young girl, Victoria was matched to Big Sis- ter Margaret. While in high school, Victoria, her mom and younger brother became homeless for a time. Margaret remained a friend to Victoria by providing support, advice
Together, let’s be the village that helps our keiki reach their fullest potential.
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