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48	KIDS IN SOUTHERN MAINE ARE WAITING FOR A MENTOR

265	YOUTH SERVED IN CUMBERLAND AND YORK COUNTIES IN 2022

Arundel, Berwick, Biddeford, Buxton, Eliot, Gorham, Gray, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Lebanon, Lyman, Naples, New Gloucester, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Saco, Sanford, Shapleigh, South Berwick, South Portland, Standish, Waterboro, Westbrook, Windham

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Resources Text/Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Did you know that your Program Manager can connect you with learning opportunities to help you build your skillset in navigating mental health in youth? Reach out to them...

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60 Bigs in 60 Days

On January 1, 2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine (BBBSSM) launched our biggest and most ambitious campaign yet in an effort to recruit more mentors in Southern Maine, especially men. 60 Bigs in 60 Days will be instrumental in...

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FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023
BRICK SOUTH
THOMPSON’S POINT
PORTLAND, MAINE

Our Annual BIDS FOR KIDS auction helps us raise money for children and youth in both Cumberland and York Counties. Hosted each spring, in one capacity or another; in-person, online, or even via Zoom, to celebrate the great work provided through this program.

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SPONSOR ATTEND

I am so thankful for the presence Emily brings into Allyssa-Lynn’s life. Emily shows up and is always compassionate and empathetic. Allyssa-Lynn loves her time with Emily and I really appreciate how much Emily works to ensure Allyssa-Lynn’s voice is encouraged and heard.

— Jamie, Mom

As a Big, you don’t necessarily realize how much you are going to grow through this experience, as well. I feel like this match is really creating opportunities for me to self-reflect, grow and continuously learn. It’s cool to think that me and Zenon are growing through this process together.

— Tristin, Big

I honestly believe our relationship will go well beyond this program, even after I graduate. He is part of my family and will be forever.

— Lance, Little