Vince and JJ are being highlighted this month by Big Brothers Big Sisters og Greater St. Joseph.

BBBS is a program that matches children in the community with caring adult volunteers in the St. Joseph area.

According to the program national and local studies show that children who have role models are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and friends and less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol.

For the month of August BBBS is highlighting Big Brother Vince and Little Brother JJ.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters has made me realize for just a few hours a week, you can very quickly impact the life of someone.  Around Tuesday of each week, I start thinking about what we might do on our next visit and I feel my heart growing.  I am sure it will always involve French fries,” said Vince.

JJ said Vince he taught him a lot.

“He teaches me about life.  He teaches me that I need to get a good job, and then I will be able to save my money to get a nice car and house,” JJ said.