Articles Tagged: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Prestige is a biannual special section dedicated to Iowans 55+. Each section includes stories, resources and real perspectives about life in Iowa for older adults that cover a range of issues.

For Cedar Rapids couple Kent and Polly Mattison, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & Eastern Iowa has been a win-win situation, keeping them young and active while getting to help young people achieve their dreams.

More than 200 children are on a waitlist to be matched with a trusted adult through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa.

The Get to Know Gives Back podcast talks to Sarah Hennings from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa about the 50 Bigs in 50 Days Challenge and how to get involved.

Trusted adults serve as positive role models in Big Brother Big Sisters of Johnson County.

Mentorship programs benefits both Bigs and Littles, but 131 area children are waiting for those matches.