BRATTLEBORO — For a limited time, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont will send a Bernie Meme Theme Calendar when you donate $25 to the program. You'll receive 12 months of “Bernie with the Mittens” memes showcasing U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in photos across Vermont.
According to a news release, proceeds from the calendar will help to provide one-to-one mentorship for Vermonters ages 6 to 17.
Big Brothers Big Sisters offers one-to one mentoring for children and youth throughout Vermont at schools, in the community, and online.
“It has been an especially challenging year and kids really need an abundance of positive adults in their lives right now,” said Executive Director Kimberley Diemond. “Mentoring is not only proven as an effective means of supporting positive growth, it is also a fun and simple way to support the health and well being of youth in your local community.”
Children mentored through a Big Brothers Big Sisters program are more likely to succeed in school and less likely to participate in risky behaviors such as substance use than their non-mentored peers.
To order a calendar, visit bbbsvt.org/calendar-for-kids-sake. To refer a child or apply to become a volunteer, visit bbbsvt.org or call 802-689-0092.