DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — January is National Mentoring Month, and one group here in the Miami Valley is working to make an impact on young people and decrease crime rates.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley reports more than 90 percent of youth in their program show measurable improvement in emotional and academic areas.
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“One thing I could tell you is that without guidance or mentorship, anybody can make the wrong decisions,” said Greg Winkfield, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley.
The program is free, offering one-on-one mentoring and other activities to more than 500 kids locally…