Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California says 140 children in Central Valley need volunteer mentors
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Speakers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California told a meeting that 140 children, mostly boys, are waiting for mentors and urged Central Valley residents to volunteer; speakers referenced Gov. Newsom's call for 10,000 male mentors and a $5 million commitment.
Commenter 1, a representative of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, told the meeting that "Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California is in urgent need of volunteer mentors. Right now, 140 children, mostly boys, are waiting to be paired with a mentor."
The speaker urged people across the Central Valley to volunteer, saying, "The passion that we have is for the children. We're just calling everybody in the Central Valley to please see the children. They're a future leader and the best investment we could ever do and have."
Commenter 1 also said that "recently, governor Newsom launched the California men's service challenge, calling on 10,000 men to step forward as mentors, coaches, and community leaders. $5,000,000 was also committed to help guide the path of young children."
The remarks combined a direct appeal for mentors with a reference to a statewide effort to recruit men as mentors and community leaders. The speakers identified the affected area as the Central Valley and said the waiting children are "mostly boys," but did not specify exact ages, the source of the $5,000,000 commitment, or how the money will be distributed locally.