Jeanice Lee talks with Judy Tobin May, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, serving the Coachella Valley, providing one-to-one mentorship to children and youth. Tobin May discusses the mentoring programs the organization offers, including careful matching, volunteer training, and ongoing support for children and families. She also shares the organization’s mission to address post-pandemic learning loss and mental health challenges among local youth. She highlights the need for more volunteers and the group’s continued growth across the valley. She notes that just 4–8 hours a month from a mentor can change a child’s life, with two dozen kids currently waiting for a match. (bbbsdesert.org)
Original airdate: 4/19/2026
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Jeanice joined K-LOVE in 2009 and she covers Southern California, Arizona and Hawai'i, including major markets Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.