Story by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville
Clarksville, Tenn. – Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Tennessee Alliance have joined Governor Bill Haslam in proclaiming January as Mentoring Month for Tennessee. The Governor is encouraging citizens across the State of Tennessee to join in this observance.
The official presentation was made Wednesday, January 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Tennessee State Capitol. The goals of Mentoring Month are to raise awareness of mentoring, recruit individuals to mentor, and encourage organizations to integrate mentoring into their efforts.
Joining the Governor in recognizing Mentoring Month mentoring were Special Advisor to the Governor and Big Brother Randy Boyd, Senator Bo Watson, Representative Richard Floyd, Representative Larry Miller, Representative Harry Brooks, Department of Correction Commissioner Derrick D. Schofield and Representative John Ragan.
“The Department of Correction values its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters to match children of incarcerated parents with mentors. We know that with the support of mentors, many Tennessee children have a better chance at a successful life,” Schofield said.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Tennessee Alliance hopes others will get involved by supporting the efforts of mentoring across the State of Tennessee by volunteering their time and/or donating their resources. Children served through Big Brothers Big Sisters are more likely to achieve educational success, reach for higher aspirations and avoid risky behaviors.