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Decatur Memorial Hospital Gifts Property to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois
Decatur Memorial Hospital has gifted an office building located at 310 W. William St., in Decatur to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois.
Decatur Memorial Hospital gave the property to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois during a Gifting Ceremony held at the West William St. location on Nov. 2. DMH President & CEO Ken Smithmier presented the deed to the property to Jeanne Stahlheber, Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois.
Growing up has never been easy…
For some children, it’s harder than most. Single-parent homes, neighborhoods with gangs and crime, absent parents, poor role models, and poverty can lead a child to despair, lack of self-worth, and ultimately poor choices.
For more than 25 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois has been helping our communities' most vulnerable children through the power of a relationship with a Big Brother or Big Sister, giving kids the support and care they need to make good choices. When we match a carefully-screened, adult mentor with a child at-risk, the path to the future is re-paved with hope.
And not just hope, but real change. An independent research group found that Big Brothers and Big Sisters are truly changing their Little Brothers’ and Little Sisters’ lives. Our “Littles” are half as likely to use drugs or to skip school. They avoid violence, and develop stronger relationships with adults and with their families.
But Big Brothers Big Sisters and our mentors can’t do it alone. Your gift of $25 a month will help us recruit and screen volunteers, make matches, and provide activities and ongoing support to children and families. Please become a partner today. Together we can change how our youth are growing up in Central Illinois.
