Steve Lambertson and Kera Ritter, officers of the Big Brothers organization, have told supporters they were struggling finding funding for their programs, and as a result, the YMCA in Catonsville was taking over their operations.
The two said that having the Y take over would allow programs to continue uninterrupted, and was the “best possible outcome” to the situation, according to an article in the Baltimore Sun.
Pam Iorio, CEO and president of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America said the group remains committed to continuing its mission of developing child/mentor relationships, and will work with the YMCA to make sure the program continues.
Derryck Fletcher, who is with the Y, said having his organization take over made sense, because it already provides a number of services, including mentoring, to younger people. Fletcher added that since the announcement was made that the Y is taking over Big Brothers, Big Sisters, interest in the programs has increased greatly, but no new relationships will be created until more funding is found.
There were 21 employees work for Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Chesapeake area, 15 of whom will continue with the organization under the Y's auspices.
In the past 10 years, over two million children throughout the country have been helped by Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
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