Big Brothers Big Sisters pilots one-to-one reading program after county support

Shelly, representing Big Brothers Big Sisters, told commissioners that county funding has been essential for program continuity through lean years and the pandemic and that the group’s goal for 2026 is to serve 60 youth facing adversity. She said the organization is launching a literacy pilot called the "1 initiative" that pairs one student with one mentor to improve reading and confidence over a year; "Our goal for 2026 was to serve 60 youth facing adversity," she said.