Local Blogger Demands Action and Finds It On Our Blog

I recently came across a posting by Justin Kownacki, well-known blogger of Café Witness and creator of the online web video series “Something to Be Desired.” In that post, he mentions a quote he came across that stated,

“Many people around the world are supporting the Monks in Burma by wearing red t-shirts today."

Kownacki reflects his thoughts about the quote by writing,


"Sorry folks, but supporting ‘X’ means calling your senator, or volunteering with a charity, or taking to the streets in impassioned protest. It's not finding a red t-shirt in your laundry pile and walking to 7-11 for a Sprite. Can we stop confusing the appearance of activity with activity itself?”

After reading his post, I invited Justin to take a look at this blog that tells the stories of our volunteers who are “in the trenches” and TRULY making a diffrerence by being a mentor to a child.

He posted a response entitled, “Social Media Twist: Big Brothers Big Sisters Is Blogging”

Thanks for your support Justin!


Ian DeJesus
Communications Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh