United Way donates to multi-county BBBS

VW independent/submitted information

United Way of Van Wert County made a $1,500 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters to help with a renovation project that would add a recreational/meeting room for “Bigs” and “Littles”.

The rec room would be used for meetings and a place that Bigs and Littles could call their own. The money is from United Way’s new initiative funds, which provide one-time money for new projects or programs.

BBBS has been offering various youth mentoring programs in Mercer, Auglaize, and Van Wert counties over the past 27 years. Last year’s programs served approximately 300 youths through 14 programs.

BBBS also sponsors the Supper Club at Marsh Foundation. From November to May, students from The Marsh Foundation, who have little or no family involvement, are matched with adults from the community. The group meets twice a month for supper and activities.

The volunteers also see their buddy one other time a month on a Saturday afternoon of their choosing in the resident’s home at the Marsh.