Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Oil Region has become Youth Connection. After serving the community as an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the organization has decided to disaffiliate from the National Association. Assisting them in their new venture as Youth Connection, they have partnered with The Mentoring Partnership of Southwest PA who will provide support, training and technical assistance.

Youth Connection will continue to serve youth in Venango, Forest, Clarion and Eastern Crawford counties as a program of Family Service and Children’s Aid Society of Venango County and continues to be supported by The United Way of Venango County. Jessica Walters, program director, noted that there are many ways to become involved with Youth Connection, including volunteering as a mentor. As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to make a connection with a local youth and empower them to be successful in every aspect of their life.

Another way to get involved is to join the Advisory Committee, which is always in need of dedicated community volunteers, or by donating to Youth Connection, where your contribution stays in the community. For more information, contact Jessica Walters at 814-676-9940 extension 28 or by email at jwalters@fscas.org.

This article was published in the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s November 2018 edition of the VenangoWorks! Newsletter.