January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate volunteerism and invite both individuals and organizations to join the mentoring movement by helping to make a difference through organizations like the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. “Mentoring is not a feel-good activity per se, the kids don’t need to be fixed,” says Gale Nelson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. “We need to support them and let them fly by igniting their existing potential.” The organization has been the premier nonprofit youth mentoring organization for more than 60 years, creating a significant impact in the lives of children across Miami through digital literacy, health and wellness, music and the arts, academic enrichment, and career path training. Right now, there are more than 450 children waiting to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister. This month, they will host the Big Appreciation Night, which highlights and celebrates mentors, volunteers and alumni. The organization’s most anticipated event of the year, the “Ignite Miami Gala” is Mar. 2; BBBSMiami.org.
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Giving back is essential for building stronger communities, fostering empathy and inspiring the next generation. It cultivates a sense of responsibility and creates opportunities for those in need. Ultimately, it enriches both the giver and the receiver in ways that only those who experience altruism for themselves can understand.
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Supporting health and wellness through lodging, meals, activities and a community of care for critically ill children and their families who need to be near a hospital for treatment, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida.