Hello!
My name is Dyllon Gartley and I am a junior Education major here at St. Bonaventure University.
Every year, the Franciscan Center for Social Concern hosts Giving Tuesday. This is an online fundraising event that helps raise money in order to run programs like Bona Buddies, The Warming House, and the SBU Food Pantry. I am a member of the program Bona Buddies, which is the largest youth mentoring program in Cattaraugus County. The program mentors children between the ages of 5 and 15 years old.
Although this year has restricted us from being able to meet with our buddies in person, the program has found new ways for us to be there for them. We decorated themed bags for our buddies each month, and wrote pen pal letters back and forth. Doing these activities have benefited both mentors and our buddies, providing happiness and support in a time like this.
Please consider donating to this amazing program and others at St. Bonaventure University! Every little bit counts, and can make a difference for someone.
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