SEGMENT #1: Big Brothers Big Sisters
GUEST: Keely Telfer, Development Director
ISSUE: Youth/Mentoring
Each December, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry hosts its largest fundraising event. Keely Telfer, the organization’s Development Director, provided the details on the BIG Lowcountry Boil on Sunday, Dec. 14. Telfer discussed the event, the entertainment, silent auction, and how the money raised from the boil would help children and families locally. The non-profit is always looking for “bigs,” adult mentors for their “littles,” boys and girls in the community who have had a family member or school reach out to Big Brothers Big Sisters on their behalf. Telfer shared how someone can become a “big” and what is asked for, and expected of, these adult mentors. Additionally, she explained the positive effect the program has, not only on the children, but the adults that participate as mentors.

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SEGMENT #2: Hoofprints in the Sand
GUEST: Sarah Lustig, Founder and Director
ISSUE: Health and Human Services
With the suicide rates among veterans across the state, and the nation, at epidemic levels, Hoofprints in the Sand, the Lowcountry non-profit assisting veterans and those suffering from PTSD and TBI is growing. Sarah Lustig, the founder and director of the organization, announced the new Club H.I.T.S at Hoofprint. The new addition to the equine therapy program is exclusively for veterans, to thank them for their service to our nation. Lustig explained the uniqueness of the equine therapy they offer and the difference it is making with their clients. The program is not yet covered locally through the VA, so Hoofprints is making it easier for veterans to receive services. However, that has left the nonprofit with a greater need for donations, volunteers and help from the community at large.