Big Brothers/Big Sisters
By Kent Wellington

You may have heard about three female church members who delivered more than a Thanksgiving basket to one local family.

A few years back, HPCUMC’s Andrea Slone delivered a Thanksgiving basket as part of our annual seasonal giving campaign. However, Andrea didn’t just drop off food, she also struck up a relationship with one of three sisters of this single parent household that has had a positive ripple effect on this family.

Andrea became a mentor to the oldest sister and recruited two friends and fellow members Joan Thamann and Emily Chesnut to become mentors to the two younger sisters. For the past two years, the three mentors have taken their mentorees on roller skating, bowling and other outings. In turn, the girls (who attend Mt. Washington Elementary School) have become regulars at HPCUMC and have participated in church choirs.

Is this the time in your life when you’re ready to get involved in mentoring? Call Andrea (513) 924-0117, Joan (859) 491-3419 and Emily (513) 561-3553 to hear first-hand what a positive experience this relationship has been for them. All three will tell you that they have very busy and active lives . But all agree that the hours they carve to serve as Big Sisters to these three siblings is time well-spent.

For more information about Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati or if you would like to consider being a Big Brother or Big Sister to someone, contact info@bigsforkids.org or 513-421-8114.