Grant Application for
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan
Mission Statement:
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Fiscal agent if applicant is not tax exempt:
Tax ID Number:
23-7043163
Contact First Name:
Contact Last Name:
Cecilia
Chesney
Address:
900 E. Front St, Ste 125
Phone Number:
2319462447
Website:
Project Name:
One-to-One Mentoring for Children in Charlevoix & Emmet Counties
Project start and end dates:
September 1, 2021
August 31, 2022
Amount Requested:
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11200
Project Description:
We are going to provide 20 female youth with 20 female volunteer mentors in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties to provide them with guidance and support; share experiences and opportunities they wouldn't otherwise have access to; and remain a constant in their lives to help them achieve their full potential.
Goal of the Project
How many people will you reach?
120
What percentage are female?
65
If your program serves both males and females, how will Hestia funds specifically target women and girls?
We will serve 60 children and their 60 mentors in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties during this time period. The average male to female ratio in our program over the past eight years is 65% female and 35% male. We have no reason to believe this will not continue.
How are recipients identified or selected to receive services? Is financial need considered?
Children are identified through their local schools, counselors and teachers who reach out to us on a regular basis requesting support for children. The schools rely on our program to support their student's academic needs. Some children have been identified through friends and neighbors of their families. The Bigs' brand is well-known, and we often get requests from parents looking for support for their child. More than 90% of the children in our program are at poverty level.
What do you hope to achieve? What difference will this make in the lives of women and girls?
How will this project meet Hestia's mission statement?
Improved self-confidence; improved behavior; improved social skills; better attendance at school; improved academic performance; and an overall sense of belonging. Girls become more responsible, more productive and understand the importance of a good education. They are able to achieve their full potential when they have this important adult female role model in their life. It is also our hope that the School-Based program temporarily closed this academic year due to COVID will resume for the 2021-2022 school year, thereby allowing us to serve even more children.
How will you evaluate or measure your success:
Program evaluation is accomplished via match support contacts to the parent, child and mentor on a regular basis. The Mentoring Specialists staff are required to assess and document child safety and well-being, relationship development, coaching and support, and match goals and outcomes with every contact.
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