Council Proclaims September as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month

Mississippi Mills Council proclaimed September as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in the Municipality at their September 10 meeting.

In addition, September 18 was declared Big Brothers Big Sisters Day and along with this proclamation, Almonte Old Town Hall and the falls will be lit in teal for the week of September 15-20.

The full proclamation is as follows:

WHEREAS Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is an important community organization committed to helping children and youth reach their full potential by matching them with caring, volunteer mentors; 

AND WHEREAS, evidence-based research has shown that for every dollar invested in Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring, society gets a return of $23 dollars. In addition, youth who have a Big Brother or a Big Sisters are less likely to bully or be bullied, feel better about school, and are more likely to have a healthy and positive outlook on life well into adulthood; 

AND WHEREAS, we believe that by changing the course of young lives we can in turn be changing the course of a community’s future. That it could lead to a reduction in poverty and unemployment; to safer schools and neighbourhoods; or to a renewed optimism for growth. 

AND WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County relies heavily on the strength and dedication of its volunteers who, through their commitment and support, make a profound difference in the lives of children and youth in our community; 

AND WHEREAS, the agency’s goal is to expand its recruitment drive in order to serve more children and youth in our community; 

NOW THEREFORE, I, Christa Lowry, Mayor of Mississippi Mills, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM September 2024 as Big Brother Big Sister Month. I encourage everyone to Volunteer or Donate by visiting https://lanark.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca and learn more about how you can get involved in giving young people the confidence to achieve more.