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Fond du Lac Big Brothers Big Sisters gets funding from SSM Health


Katherine Vergos (right), SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital president, presents a $10,000 donation to Tammy Young, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac executive director.

FOND DU LAC – SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac has donated $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County to support its Bigs and Littles program and $5,000 to the Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac County to support the services they offer to families and children.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit agency that matches children with adults who help by simply being their friend. The program increases the youth’s well-being and success at school while decreasing their tendency to engage in risky behaviors.

According to a news release, research shows children with a mentor are less likely to use illegal drugs or alcohol or skip school and are more confident in themselves.

For more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County, contact 920-922-8200 or bbbsfdl.org.

Katherine Vergos (center), SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital president, presents a $5,000 donation to Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac County representatives (left to right), Jessica Schowalter, Sarah Mauthe, Genesis Sieckman, Natia Higgs, Sara Szatkowski and Kaniala Aragon.

The Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac County Inc. offers a variety of services and programs that aid in the healthy development of children and families. Some of the services include providing families aid to meet basic needs — at no cost — and access to free parenting classes and mental health services.





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