Hello! My name is Tharini, and I am a senior Health and Society major from Danville, CA. I have been a student coordinator with Bona Buddies since February 2021, and I couldn't be more grateful to work with such an awesome team to contribute to this wonderful cause. 

Bona Buddies is a youth mentorship program at St. Bonaventure University that pairs kids from the Cattaraugus County area with student mentors from the SBU community. We cater to families with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, working to create a positive environment for our students and buddies to interact, learn, inspire, and be inspired. This Giving Tuesday, I encourage you all to donate and further our efforts in giving back to our community. Your donation will help us continue to facilitate meaningful relationships between mentors and buddies, allowing our buddies to expand their academic and interpersonal skills. We are so thankful for all your support, and we look forward to celebrating this Giving Tuesday with gratitude!