In Their Words

• Big Brother, Little Brother

  By Big Brother Wayne Knight

  Big Brother, Little Brother
  What does that mean

  A Big to guide, a Little to strive
  A Big with pride, a Little who tries

  Together their journey, One thing certain
  Lives are changing & forever growing

• Why Not Me

  By Little Sister Niyah

  Faith, hope and joy
  All children need these qualities in someone
  Where could they find this person?
  Why not in a Big Brother or Big Sister?
  Why not me?

  Happiness, playfulness and adventurous
  All people need these qualities in someone
  Where could they find this child?
  Why not in a Little Brother or Little Sister?
  Why not me?

  Friendship, laughter and love
  These are qualities to be shared
  Why not find them in a match?
  Why not us?

• It Takes Five to Keep a Match Alive

  By Big Sister Dawn Hunter

  It takes five to keep a match alive
  But it begins with one

  One parent, one guardian, one hero
  To step forward with courage
  To say I need help with my family—my child

  One little, one youngster, one child
  To wish for a special friend who is all their own
  To share dreams, fears, hope, joy and laughter with

  One volunteer, one big brother, one big sister
  To reach out and change a child’s world
  To be a positive role model and mentor

  One staff, one team, one group of dedicated people
  To make a match that sometimes can last a lifetime
  To support the vision and complete the mission

  One donor, one match maker, one memory maker
  To invest in mentoring a child
  To improve our community and our future

  It begins with one
  But it takes five to keep a match alive