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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1982
Page
9
The article recounts Irvin Westheimer founding Big Brothers in 1903 and Big Sisters later in 1908. They merged in 1977, creating a national network with over 400 agencies. The program pairs children aged 6 to 18 with adult volunteers for weekly activities to foster friendship.
A mutually supportive exchange highlights how guidance from Big Brother and childhood curiosity from Little Brother create engaging moments. Their dialogue emphasizes learning about opportunities, world awareness, and the value of mentorship in shaping a young person’s view.
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