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Meet Big Brother Joel Matheny and Little Brother Cash
Joel and Cash's first outing after being matched in 2015 was a visit to the Salt Festival at Big Bone Lick State Park, and this has become an annual excursion. They also enjoy participating in many of the match events sponsored by BBBS, such as fishing, bowling, movies, local sporting and cultural events, Lazer Kraze and anything involving animals. Cash was excited to go with Joel when Joel got a new dog, Louie. Since then, Louie has been a big part of their match outings. They took him to dog training classes, and Cash enjoyed learning how to do commands with Louie, and they can often be found at a local dog park. Recently, they also got involved with The League for Animal Welfare, and plan to do volunteer work with this organization.
With Joel’s influence, Cash has matured a lot over the past 3 ½ years. He is learning impulse control and how to better manage his emotions. He’s learning to communicate needs and frustrations, and is starting to understand his role in his North College Hill school community—where he is an honor roll student! Joel is sensitive to Little Brother’s needs, and provides patient guidance and support.
Cash’s mom Donna says, “Those two are 2 peas in a pod.” She says both Cash and Joel are quiet, reserved people, and she can only imagine how their conversations go. Donna says that Cash adores his Big Brother, and she is so appreciative that he has such a caring and strong male role model in his life.
Our thanks to Joel and Cash for being part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati!
With Joel’s influence, Cash has matured a lot over the past 3 ½ years. He is learning impulse control and how to better manage his emotions. He’s learning to communicate needs and frustrations, and is starting to understand his role in his North College Hill school community—where he is an honor roll student! Joel is sensitive to Little Brother’s needs, and provides patient guidance and support.
Cash’s mom Donna says, “Those two are 2 peas in a pod.” She says both Cash and Joel are quiet, reserved people, and she can only imagine how their conversations go. Donna says that Cash adores his Big Brother, and she is so appreciative that he has such a caring and strong male role model in his life.
Our thanks to Joel and Cash for being part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati!
There are hundreds of kids like Cash on our waiting list.
For more information about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, check out our Volunteer page or call 513-421-4120.
For more information about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, check out our Volunteer page or call 513-421-4120.
BIG NEWS!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati receives $25,000 through MENTOS partnership
Mentos stands for fresh connections – always has. And, this year, Mentos is taking that commitment to fresh connections even further, partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read more >>
Mentos stands for fresh connections – always has. And, this year, Mentos is taking that commitment to fresh connections even further, partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read more >>
