United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County, Washington

"Ending the cycle of poverty starts with helping kids in need to have new experiences and gain a broader perspective of life than they otherwise may have."

Make a Difference…
Mentor a Child!

Dear Neighbors,
My family, consisting of myself, my wife and my 16-year-old son, have been involved in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program for about a year and a half. We have an 8-year-old "Little Brother," who has lived with his mother in a series of trailers in the Port Hadlock/Port Townsend area during that time. Some have power and running water; some do not. There is no money for extras. His mother called Big Brothers and applied on his behalf.

Since being matched, we have placed our Little Brother in Little League baseball, given him swimming lessons, taken him sailing, and to our son's high school basketball and baseball games. He comes to our home for dinner on occasion. We give him books to read and he asks a lot of questions, which we answer. He is picking up a lot, as well as having a lot of fun.

UGN gives generously to Big Brothers/Big Sisters—and from my point of view, it is a very worthy program. The program works with many kids who are at risk. Ending the cycle of poverty starts with helping kids in need to have new experiences and gain a broader perspective of life than they otherwise may have. Please continue to support the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. I can tell you from experience that it works wonders with the kids it helps. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Jim Maupin, Nora Petrich and Morgan Maupin

United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County
360.385.3797
ugnjeffco@waypt.com

P.O. Box 595
Port Townsend, WA 98368