'Big' deal: Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio marks 50 years of service
Jamal Johnson forged a lifetime bond with Sally Barnett as a boy, after being matched with her through Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohi...
Jamal Johnson forged a lifetime bond with Sally Barnett as a boy, after being matched with her through Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio.Johnson, now 27, said the opportunity allowed him to make a great connection with the family of his mentor. 'It was a life changing experience," he said. "I got to … go to sporting events, learn from them, have an extra support group alongside my family members.' Recognition:Dover's Brittany Douglas is Ohio Big Sister of the YearMeanwhile, Barnett has good things to say about Johnson, whom she began mentoring when she was his fourth grade teacher.