As in, a big sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program of NYC. The commitment is pretty substantial (two times a month for at least a year), but it's a chance to spend time with one kid who got dealt some crappy life cards and establish a positive relationship that will stick with them for the rest of their life.
I submitted my application online and exchanged some emails with one of the representatives. I was already beginning to imagine the things I could do with my little sister around NYC. After a few weeks of waiting, I finally received an answer:
Damn. Back to square one with this challenge. If anyone has any recommendations for programs where I can help a kid one-on-one, feel free to share.
yeah, don't go through the bureaucratic socially sanctioned institutions. give a poor kid you see almost everyday a nice crisp one dollar bill to do as he pleases with it. or go to your nearest run down basketball court every morning to deliver a basket of fresh biscuits, either way, some kid somewhere has to benefit.
ReplyDeleteYou should totally check out New York Cares -
ReplyDeletehttp://www.newyorkcares.org/
You'll work with different kids and people, through different activities and events, but you'll still be making a difference in peoples' lives.