Big Brother Big Sisters of Waseca awarded $7,500 grant

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waseca received a $7,500 grant for their mentoring support programs. Michelle Redman accepted the grant during the Waseca Foundation’s annual awards program Nov. 9, 2022. Each match provided through Big Brothers Big Sisters costs just under $1,400 per year despite the participants volunteering their time. This grant will provide funds for professionally “matches” including background checks, as well as additional support throughout a participants match, which, goes throughout high school graduation, and post secondary education. “If you thought being a big, give the gift of mentorship this holiday season,” Michelle Redman, executive director, 14-year member of Big Brothers, Big Sisters told those in attendance.