SAN ANTONIO – For many young people, one consistent adult can change the course of their life, according to the nationwide mentorship program Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).
That is the message BBBS pushes amid a mentorship deficit, according to organization leaders. Hundreds of children across San Antonio are still waiting to be matched with a mentor — especially boys hoping for a positive male role model.
Nearly 400 boys in San Antonio are waiting for a “Big” — an adult mentor— and the greatest need is for Black and Latino men willing to step into mentorship roles, BBBS South Texas said…