
Edward Hagan, Jr., Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Michigan Capital Region, is shown accepting a check for $2,500 from Meisam Dahasht and Margaret Bedford. This money will be used for matching adult mentors with boys and girls. Research shows that 58% of kids who are involved with a Big Brother or Big Sister improve their school performance, 65% show higher levels of self confidence and 46% are less likely to begin using illegal drugs.