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Big Bro Joe asks Pasco for help as new Community Youth Hub readies to open
Summary
Joe Thornton of the Big Bro Joe Foundation told the City Council he acquired a 3,400‑sq‑ft building at 1828 Lewis Street to launch a Community Youth Hub March 1 and asked the city for financial support, volunteers and partnership opportunities for mentoring programs and a new 'Big Sis Academy'.
Joe Thornton, founder of the Big Bro Joe Foundation, told the City of Pasco at Monday’s council workshop that his mentoring nonprofit has acquired a 3,400‑square‑foot facility at 1828 Lewis Street and plans to open a Community Youth Hub March 1.
Thornton described a mentorship program built around four pillars — perseverance, education, manhood and service — that he said has touched roughly 120 young people in the Tri‑Cities the past four years. “Our building opens up March 1. We'll be getting our keys on February 20, but we need help. We…
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