A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2026 AS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis obispo County’s mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships to ignite the power and promise of youth; and WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County has provided over 30 years of life-changing mentoring programs that promote education, healthy relationships, positive self-esteem and life-long growth; and
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs are an evidence-based prevention program with statistically significant effectiveness at reducing drug use and violence, and improving youth mental health and academic performance; and WHEREAS, 98% of children in Big Brothers Big Sisters’ program graduate from high school and 75% continue their post high school education; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has launched the California Men’s Service Challenge, calling on 10,000 men to step up as mentors, coaches, and leaders to address rising disconnection among young men and boys, and to create pathways to purpose, leadership, and belonging; and
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County and other local organizations are proud partners in this statewide effort, offering opportunities for men and women alike to serve as mentors and make a lasting difference in the lives of youth; and WHEREAS, National Mentoring Month is an opportunity to celebrate mentors, recruit new volunteers, and encourage all residents to invest in the future of our community by supporting mentoring programs; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo formally recognizes the month of January as National Mentoring Month and embraces the vision that all children should achieve their full potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby recognizes January 2026 as National Mentoring Month and urges all citizens to recognize the critical role mentors play in shaping the lives of young people and to consider becoming a mentor or supporting mentoring programs in our community.
Dated this 20th day of January, 2026
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Ed Waage, Mayor
Council Agenda 1-20-2026 4.A-1