The Jazz Bear takes a group selfie with Meggan Hafen and her son, Tristin Melton, 9, during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. Yukai Peng, Deseret News

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The Jazz Bear takes a group selfie with Meggan Hafen and her son, Tristin Melton, 9, during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday. During the event, Littles (youths living in adversity), their Bigs (volunteer mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah provided mentoring to more than 1,200 youths throughout the state last year from elementary to high school, according to the organization’s website.

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Jill Sandstrom hands a coat to a recipient during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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Brandi Jolley hands a bag of orange to a recipient during the Big Brother Big Sister’s Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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Dan Gibbs hands a vest to a recipient during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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The Jazz Bear interacts with a youth during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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Cars line up during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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Oranges and yogurts sit on a table with a Santa Claus decoration during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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Nancy Basinger, CEO of the Big Brother Big Sister of Utah, waits for the next recipient during the Big Brother Big Sister’s Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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Lacey Cole-Rae hands hats and gloves to a recipient during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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Kariann Atkin checks the registration information of clients during the Big Brother Big Sister’s Holiday Drive Thru at a parking lot in Taylorsville on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. During the event, Littles (youth living in adversity), their Bigs (Volunteer Mentors) and their families were invited to pick up warm winter coats, gift cards and fun treats. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
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