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Big Brothers Big Sisters requests continued DEED funding to expand mentoring; agencies report 4,500 youth served and 1,000 on waitlist
Summary
Representatives from Big Brothers Big Sisters and local branches asked the committee to continue DEED support; agencies said they serve over 4,500 Minnesota youth, have a 10% year‑over‑year increase in service and maintain a waiting list of about 1,000 children.
Senator Putnam presented Senate File 869 supporting continued Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in Minnesota.
Jackie Johnson, who manages youth mentoring programs in Central Minnesota, told the committee mentors provide consistent role models that “help them build confidence, resilience, and hope for the future.” She said mentorship also provides…
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