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“We are honored to work with this prestigious organization and the thousands of members across the country who share our values. And as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, I know first-hand the huge impact this network can have on the life of a young man, “said Artis stevens, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. “We are delighted to re-launch our partnership with a greater focus on awareness, engagement and opportunities to prepare young people for careers and higher education with the support of Alpha members. “
Today, more than 30,000 young people across the country are waiting for mentors, called “Bigs,” most of them young boys of color. Studies show that children who exhibit role models are more likely to do better in school, have better connections with family and friends, and are less likely to engage in delinquent behavior.
The renewed partnership will focus on recruiting mentors, where Alpha Phi Alpha Members will serve as Big Brothers, join local boards of directors, and help open doors for businesses and other organizations for advocacy and financial investment to support Big Brothers Big Sisters locally and nationally.
“This partnership will allow Alpha members to harness our collective power,” said Dr. Willis L. Lonzer III, General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. “We are going to create a real movement for change for children and make a difference in the lives of young people. ”
BBBSA’s mission to create and sustain one-on-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth is a mission valued by the entire network of fraternities and sororities serving the black community. The Alpha Phi Partnership Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is just the beginning of BBBSA’s efforts and partnership with the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities.
To learn more about this partnership and how to get involved, visit www.bbbs.org.
SOURCE Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
