September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month. Normally at this time of the year it would be the "40 Mentors in 40 Days" campaign, but this year businesses across Central Alberta are celebrating by decorating their buildings in teal color. 

Crystal Zens, The Executive Director for Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Lacombe and area says things will be different this year. "We aren't doing our traditional 40 mentors in 40 days currently, due to staff capacity, but we are still open and really encourage people to apply if they have one hour a week to give. We really need help to get the word out that we are still offering mentoring programs and are in need of volunteers to help get kids off of our Blackfalds and Lacombe wait list. "

Zens says so far the response has been great and many businesses have shown their support. "We are running the "Turn the Town Teal" Campaign in both Lacombe and Blackfalds and have some spectacular businesses that have decorated and went above and beyond with their BBBS Month Displays"

If you would like more information on how you can get involved call the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters office at 403-782-7870 or check out their website here.