(CBS 13) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Working To Overcome Challenges Of Pandemic

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Sacramento Working To Overcome Challenges Of Pandemic

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Maliq Powell and Ted Reiterman have been brothers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento for two years.

"From the first day we met to where we are now, we've accomplished so much," Powell said.

"Maliq's been a lot of fun. We get to hang out and do a lot of fun things," Reiterman said.

Making for plenty of memories like ice skating and Korean barbecue for birthdays, and plenty of mentoring in-person. But, a lot has changed since the pandemic including their meet-ups. Nearly all of them have been virtual with the occasional outside meet-up involving masks and social distancing.

"We're kind of stuck inside in a lot of ways. I want to be a good example and doing things that are safe," Reiterman said.

It's something the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento, Dimitrious Stone, said is one of the biggest challenges right now.