BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN

FACING ADVERSITY

By Scott Reiman

Introduction

To give back to the Denver community, Hexagon

Investments President Scott Reiman served as a Big

Brother for almost five years. Volunteers like Scott

Reiman make a significant impact on the lives of

children facing adversity. Big Brothers Big Sisters

agencies recently convened in Denver for a national

conference that focused on sharing the most

effective strategies to reach children through one-

on-one mentoring.

About Big Brother, Big Sister Programs

Children and teenagers who are involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs often come from challenging home situations that can include poverty, single-parent households, military families, and homes where one parent is incarcerated. Outcome surveys show that after one year in the program, a majority of children who were mentored improved in areas such as social acceptance, attitude toward risky behaviors, parental trust, and educational expectations.

Conclusion

Big Brothers Big Sisters is growing and reaching

more people by reconnecting with the large

network of people who have been involved with its

programs. The organization’s “Start Something”

initiative aims to expand alumni clubs and involve

more alumni in special events and activities so that

they can support Big Brothers Big Sisters and

spread the word about its work in communities.