Testimonials

    

"The time between childhood and adulthood is so short and every moment in a child’s life is precious. Children need us in their lives and studies show that children in mentoring relationships are more likely to get better grades and develop health relationships. Thank you to the Federated Challenge for your dedication to our young people."
– Tim Pawlenty, Former Governor of Minnesota

"More of these stories need to be told. But they’ll only be told if programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters are able to reach out to more young people and to families at risk. They’ll only be told if you continue to help make them possible. They’ll only be told if you help us tell them."
– Father William Lies, CSC, University of Notre Dame

    




    

From the Kids of Minnesota

“I used to hate going to school. Now I really like school because I’m getting better grades. My Big Sister is a big help and always wants to know how I am doing in school.”

“I can’t always talk to my mom because she is always working. I know she cares about me and my brother and sister, but we don’t have a dad. My Big Brother always listens to me and helps me out.”

“I would never have been able to succeed in life, school, and my career without the support of someone older, wiser, and more experienced than myself. I rose on the shoulders of others, and now I want to give a young person that same kind of boost.”

“I’ll always love my Big Sister because she’s been there through thick and thin. I’m proud to call her my sister and my friend.”

“I miss my mom so much since she died. I love my dad, but I feel so lucky having a Big Sister to talk to.”