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Being a Mentor

Having a mentor can make all the difference in the life of a child in need. Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that pairs those children with an adult who can serve not only as a guide, but as a friend.

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TJ JorgensenBoard of Directors PresidentBig Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County

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Date uploaded: August 6, 2019

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County

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