Pacific Western Bank awards Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County grant supporting Youth Mentoring Programs

San Luis Obispo, CA – Pacific Western Bank has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County a grant supporting the agency’s proven youth mentoring programs.  This $20,000 grant brings their 13 year gift total to more than $67,000 to help empower potential, decrease risky behaviors and increase educational 0utcomes  for hundreds local children.

Tom Strait, Central Coast Region President of Pacific Western Bank said, “The team at Pacific Western Bank feels very fortunate to be in a position to expand our relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County, supporting the valuable mentoring programs they provide for children in our communities.”

“Pacific Western Bank has supported Big Brothers Big Sisters for 14 years as the Presenting Sponsor of the annual ‘BIG EVENT’ fundraiser.  We are thrilled to have their additional funding that will allow Big Brothers Big Sisters to improve the lives of more children across our county,” says Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Patty Carpenter.