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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) MI Capitol Region has been active locally for over 60 years now. While there is no shortage of female mentors, the organization is greatly in need of male mentors, and minority male mentors in particular.

Jack Schmitt, however, is one male mentor that has eagerly stepped up to the plate.

"I had a lot of mentors growing up that were really helpful, and still are helpful to me, to be able to talk to and go to for advice and I thought it'd be a great way to help out in the community and also get to know someone and making a friend," says Schmitt.

And if you are worried about being creative enough to entertain your little sib, Schmitt says you have nothing to fear. "We've done everything from just bike ride outside to come to Impressions 5. We went to an MSU football game, that was kind of fun. So, we've done a lot of fun stuff."

And with over 90 children waiting to be matched right now, "We're looking for those "bigs" who want to invest their life with us and walk into the life of this child," says Dr. Phil Knight, BBBS Executive Director.

Nine-year-old Lazareus Rush wants other youngsters to have the same experience he's had with BBBS.

"The Big Brothers Big Sisters Company has great people to help little kids like me have a great time, and stuff like that," says Rush.

Officials say 52% of kids involved with BBBS show improvements in their grades and are less likely to try drugs and alcohol.