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Big Buddy urges continued support as workforce program funding tightens
Summary
Big Buddy staff told the council the nonprofit serves more than 1,400 youth and that mayor’s youth workforce experience (MiWay) costs roughly $3,500 per youth; the group said proposed 2026 support of $80,000 (ARP interest) will sustain mentoring matches but not the MiWay stipend program and requested continued council help finding funding.
Miss Mack, representing Big Buddy, presented the nonprofit’s program portfolio and funding needs to council. She described three core services: one‑on‑one mentoring, extended learning (after‑school, summer and holiday programs), and a workforce development program (MiWay, the mayor’s youth workforce experience). She said Big Buddy serves about 1,400 youth overall and about 500 youth per day in its…
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