By Cindy Christy Fertsch
Like many non-profit organizations, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Atlantic and Cape May County has felt the effects of the pandemic. Peggy McGann, Event and Program support specialist said aside from a drive through holiday party, there have not been any group events. However, when Peggy saw that Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy Farm in Upper Township was offering Lamb Camp, she wondered if they would consider donating a few scholarships to the Big Brothers Big Sisters. McGann was overjoyed when farm owner, Bill Zimmerman, donated the camp for all 17 participants.
Lamb Camp offers an outdoor opportunity to hold, feed and read to newborn lambs. The cost of $25 per person to participate was waived for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. “The children loved it!” said McGann. “And for some of these kids, it was their first experience on a farm.”
McGann first volunteered for Big Brothers and Big Sisters more than 20 years ago because she wanted to make a difference in a child’s life. “My little sister is now 25 years old and living in Japan,” shared McGann. “We are still friends and keep in touch.”
Big Brother and Big Sisters of Atlantic and Cape May Counties was founded in 1965, and currently serves over 200 children, creating matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18.
Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.
If you would like more information about Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Atlantic and Cape May County visit www.BBBSatlanticcape.org or call (609) 573-5029
For more information about Lamb Camp visit www.mistymeadowsheepdairy.com or call (609) 442-3066
