The News (New Glasgow)

Monat Canada makes large donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County was surprised recently with a substantia­l donation from Monat Canada.

The global, premium beauty products company made four donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country this month for a total of $56,785.93. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County is receiving a gift of $14,196.48.

This gift was made possible by Monat product sales, gear sales, MP Donations through their Giving Wall, and all of that was matched by Monat Canada, in support of the Big

Brothers Big Sisters Go! Girls program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of

Pictou County is especially grateful of this gift due to the difficult circumstan­ces they are facing with Covid-19.

“We are so grateful for such as substantia­l donation particular­ly during such tough times,” said Margie GrantWalsh, executive director of the local organizati­on. “It is so wonderful that a company as large as Monat appreciate­s the importance of providing essential services to young girls through our Go Girls! Program, particular­ly in a smaller community. Young people facing adversitie­s are most vulnerable during COVID and this is one way to help them through this challenge. “

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County is grateful for this donation but wants to remind everyone that there are still over 205 kids waiting for mentors.

“We really need you to step up and volunteer to help and support our young people,” Grant-Walsh said. “We have a multitude of programs that you can engage in and do not require much time. You can even mentor from your sofa in our virtual programs. Just give us a call, it will enhance your life as well as the life of a child.”

Some of the program include, Virtual Mentoring, In School Mentoring, Peer Mentoring in the high schools to Big G 55+ mentoring. Please consider donating your time to help ignite potential in children in Pictou County. Call 902-752-6260 to volunteer today or visit www. bbbsofpc.com

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D ?? Monat Canada recently made a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County. Holding the cheque are Margie Grant-Walsh, executive director (left) and Karen Vaughan, program manager.
CONTRIBUTE­D Monat Canada recently made a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County. Holding the cheque are Margie Grant-Walsh, executive director (left) and Karen Vaughan, program manager.

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