SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — While refueling mid-school day, three boys at Lincoln Erdman Elementary play games in the library every Thursday afternoon.

Big Brothers Big Sisters program creates lifelong bonds spanning generations in Sheboygan

Collin, Grayson, and Logan hang out with Brad Reiser, who takes time out of his workday for the weekly occasion.

They play games with a deeper meaning.

"Before you put your block up, you have to say something you're thankful for," Reiser explains, while motioning to the Jenga pieces.

The games encourage open dialogue with questions like "What's one thing positive you will do today?"

It's part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Shoreline school lunch program, where "Bigs" like Reiser serve as mentors for children.

"The value that you're gonna bring to that

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