January 3, 2012: President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation designating January as National Mentoring Month, saying, "Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood.
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Date:03/08/2012 - 03/10/2012Location:Seattle Center
A Special Bond Between Sisters
Maureen and Shania
Little Sister Shania and Big Sister Maureen have been matched since October 2009. Shania's grandmother enrolled Shania in the BBBS program because Shania always wanted a big sister. Maureen had been interested in mentoring because she had always liked kids and wanted to a create a special bond with a Little.
