Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine was the recent recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Bank of America Foundation. The grant was to support the agency’s 1-to-1 Youth Mentoring program in 6 Maine Counties. The agency serves Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot, Somerset and Waldo counties.

“Bank of America has been a wonderful partner and supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine for many years,” said CEO Alex Gaeth. “They have provided not only financial support but human resources to serve as Board and Committee members, mentors, School Coordinators, and other volunteer roles as well.”

Todd Beacham, senior vice president of global commercial banking for Bank of America, presented the check to Cathy Hardy, BBBSMM’s development director.

Big Brothers Big Sisters changes the lives of 560 children facing adversity for the better, forever by providing strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships. By partnering with parents, volunteers and organizations, children in our program have higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoid risky behaviors and achieve educational success. To learn more about how you can change a life, please contact the agency at info@bbbsmidmaine.org or 207-236-BBBS (2227) today.