Federal Budget Cut and Big Brothers Big Sisters

[DEMENT51]

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that has been operating since 100 years and has been working for the upliftment of children. It is a mentoring network that is being supported by donors and volunteers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and its 371 agencies receive 15% of their budget from Federal Government Sources. The House of Representatives have decided on a budget proposal that would cut the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Mentoring Programs budget by about 45% and also eliminate funding for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mentoring Children of Prisoner’s Program. This decision would have a detrimental impact on the number of children, volunteers and families which are served by the Big Brothers Big Sisters. The staff that carefully match mentors and mentees and provide the ongoing support that lead to long-term matches and successful outcomes will also be impacted negatively. If the House Budget is passed, Big Brother Big Sisters estimate that about 33,833 children and their families and as many volunteers could lose their mentoring service and support. Also the jobs of more than 500 Big Brother Big Sisters would be in jeopardy.

Studies show that the children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters are those who face adversity and disproportionately represent youth in the juvenile justice system. The youth living in poverty, dealing with parental incarceration or growing up with one parent are the ones who are provided with help and support. Its smooth functioning is ensured by the strong support it receives from its donors and volunteers.

Ali Sharaf, the President and CEO of Victron Energy, feels that one can serve the community by serving such organizations.

 

[jeremy]

These Groups and Organizations should never be funded by any Government Agency...
Either they stand or they fail by what the Communities desire...

 

[eatsnopaste]

WE want the budget cut...but please don't cut MY favorite program! unfortunately cuts have to be made across the board, and that will include a great many very worthy social programs as well as things like the defense budget.

 

[Pami]

Ali Sharaf, the President and CEO of Victron Energy, feels that one can serve the community by serving such organizations.

I think this is the most important part. If an organization that was getting governmental assistance is part of the budget cut, then do your part and help that organization yourself, whether it's through money, other tangible donations, or simply time.

 

[hornadylnl]

Anyone still think we can solve the deficit crises? The wailing comes withe the suggestion of cutting 60 billion. Our yearly deficit is over 1.5 trillion.

 

[eatsnopaste]

Yes we can solve it, but cuts alone won't do it. Our economy picking up will do it but we must start cutting and instill the idea that spending the tax payers money should be the LAST resort to what ever is going on. Things like instead of throwing money at Big Brother...how about the local Gov. give them a building at a good rental rate? Then if the Feds. want to give money it can go through the local Gov. and if we don't like that we can vote them out a lot easier than those in Washington. More local control over OUR money is key.

 

[rambone]

I'm sure its a nice program, but it isn't a legitimate taxpayer liability.

Off with their subsidies!!

 

[ATOMonkey]

Doesn't matter.

We've got less than 5 years before the whole house of cards comes crashing down and we all get "re-organized".

 

[Fletch]

Yes we can solve it, but cuts alone won't do it. Our economy picking up will do it but we must start cutting and instill the idea that spending the tax payers money should be the LAST resort to what ever is going on. Things like instead of throwing money at Big Brother...how about the local Gov. give them a building at a good rental rate? Then if the Feds. want to give money it can go through the local Gov. and if we don't like that we can vote them out a lot easier than those in Washington. More local control over OUR money is key.

This is the critical problem though. The State isn't satisfied with people helping other people, because then it doesn't get to be the middleman and skim off the top. Efficiency means cutting out the middleman, and that's why the State won't allow or even contemplate it.

Also, this thread belongs in General Politics, IMO.

 

[E5RANGER375]

GOOD! parents need to be parents to their own kids. if we stopped paying for people to have welfare babies then maybe they would have less kids!

 

[Hiker1911]

Fasten your seatbelts, this may be the tip of the iceberg!

 

[cbseniour]

America MUST cut it's budget. very few of the charitible programs we sponsor would pass the constitutional test.
As a farmer once told Davey Crocket, " It aint your money"
I hate to see Big Brothers loss federal funding but it's only 15% of their budget. If it really bothers you contribute to that worthy cause.
not in my back yard no longer applies.

 

[Cru]

I say it's a good start. Cut more programs. Start with the salary of people in congress and their lifetime entitlements.

 

[E5RANGER375]

America MUST cut it's budget. very few of the charitible programs we sponsor would pass the constitutional test.
As a farmer once told Davey Crocket, " It aint your money"
I hate to see Big Brothers loss federal funding but it's only 15% of their budget. If it really bothers you contribute to that worthy cause.
not in my back yard no longer applies.

the problem is there are so many "worthy causes" and also its not govt's place to decide who gets MY money. govt has overstepped its constitutional mandate and now we will continue to see it bite them in the ass until they go broke and figure it out. The only reason they have lasted this long is because they have rode the backs of the strongest people in the world, but everyone has their breaking point. when you spend more than you bring in it eventually catches up.

 

[Naptown]

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that has been operating since 100 years and has been working for the upliftment of children. It is a mentoring network that is being supported by donors and volunteers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and its 371 agencies receive 15% of their budget from Federal Government Sources. The House of Representatives have decided on a budget proposal that would cut the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Mentoring Programs budget by about 45% and also eliminate funding for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mentoring Children of Prisoner’s Program. This decision would have a detrimental impact on the number of children, volunteers and families which are served by the Big Brothers Big Sisters. The staff that carefully match mentors and mentees and provide the ongoing support that lead to long-term matches and successful outcomes will also be impacted negatively. If the House Budget is passed, Big Brother Big Sisters estimate that about 33,833 children and their families and as many volunteers could lose their mentoring service and support. Also the jobs of more than 500 Big Brother Big Sisters would be in jeopardy.

Studies show that the children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters are those who face adversity and disproportionately represent youth in the juvenile justice system. The youth living in poverty, dealing with parental incarceration or growing up with one parent are the ones who are provided with help and support. Its smooth functioning is ensured by the strong support it receives from its donors and volunteers.

Ali Sharaf, the President and CEO of Victron Energy, feels that one can serve the community by serving such organizations.

Looks like post #1 sent the rep in the wrong direction. Thanks for playing.

 

[squirrelhntr]

I say it's a good start. Cut more programs. Start with the salary of people in congress and their lifetime entitlements.

AMEN. decrease all government worker entitlements, federal,state,local. wages,pensions,retirements and medicare. all except military. give them an increase.

 

[ATOMonkey]

If you want to get rich being a soldier, then be a merc.

Soldiering for your country should have a higher calling than just chasing greenbacks.

 

[concrete dog]

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that has been operating since 100 years and has been working for the upliftment of children. It is a mentoring network that is being supported by donors and volunteers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and its 371 agencies receive 15% of their budget from Federal Government Sources. The House of Representatives have decided on a budget proposal that would cut the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Mentoring Programs budget by about 45% and also eliminate funding for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mentoring Children of Prisoner’s Program. This decision would have a detrimental impact on the number of children, volunteers and families which are served by the Big Brothers Big Sisters. The staff that carefully match mentors and mentees and provide the ongoing support that lead to long-term matches and successful outcomes will also be impacted negatively. If the House Budget is passed, Big Brother Big Sisters estimate that about 33,833 children and their families and as many volunteers could lose their mentoring service and support. Also the jobs of more than 500 Big Brother Big Sisters would be in jeopardy.

Studies show that the children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters are those who face adversity and disproportionately represent youth in the juvenile justice system. The youth living in poverty, dealing with parental incarceration or growing up with one parent are the ones who are provided with help and support. Its smooth functioning is ensured by the strong support it receives from its donors and volunteers.

Ali Sharaf, the President and CEO of Victron Energy, feels that one can serve the community by serving such organizations.

I'm seeing red!!!! 1 post and what went wrong. These cuts should be made!

 

[teddy12b]

People loose perspective of the big picture. All these budget cuts are to balance the budget. We haven't even started to pay off the debt. The current leadership of both R & D parties are completely out of touch with that. This country is fighting and argueing on how to cut spending just to make the minimum manothly credit card payment, not making any real payments on the debt that have an impact.

It's amazing why so many people talk about reducing debt and then resist any budget cuts. This is exactly why I think this country is headed up **** creek.

Buy food, water, and supplies and get ready to see a new flag at some point in our lives.

 

[PistolBob]

The US National debt hasn't been reduced by one thin dime since Eisenhower in 1957. Not one dime.