Study: Cape Girardeau students involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters showed gains in attendance and academics

Monday, May 18, 2009

Kristen Pender knows the effect mentoring can have on youth. For more than three years, Pender has worked as a school-based manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and her experiences with the Cape Girardeau School District demonstrate how the program can transform a child's life.

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