Dear Friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Missoula,  

    On August 6, 1970, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Missoula became incorporated. Looking over the official paperwork, it occurred to me that 41 years later, we are still adhering to our original purpose of matching children facing adversity with caring mentors who help provide individual guidance and support. Our founding members really wanted to START SOMETHING, and did they ever!

    Over the last four decades we have served over six thousand children, our community's most precious resource, providing educational and life guidance, resulting in the ultimate gift to them: a better foundation for life and a greater probablity of success.

    So let's build on the successes of the past, and as we move forward, reflect on the future of the children as well as our community, for they go hand-in-hand. Strong healthy children, growing up to be upstanding citizens, will only create a more vibrant and flourishing community. What if every child fulfulls his or her potential? What if every child is placed on the right path today? What if every child graduates from high school, went to college, a trade or technical school, got a job and gave back to the community? Well, it would definitely be another start, a START of SOMETHING BIG. Remember, every time you donate money or time to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you help a child reach their potential. You make a difference, YOU START SOMETHING!

Danette Rector, CEO