Trudy’s Bowl for Kids’ raises more than $150,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
More than 700 participants, 200 companies and 150 teams strapped on their bowling shoes the weekend of March 2 - 4 to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The event raised more than $150,000. Funds raised go directly towards matching Central Texas children with caring, committed mentors. This year’s theme, “Viva Las Vegas,” celebrated Austinites’ fun nature and had many participants donning their favorite glitzy attire.
United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters Partnership Improves Educational Success Rate for High-Risk Elementary and Middle School Youth
United Way Worldwide and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America have created a partnership to expand evidence-based, one-to-one mentoring programs for elementary and middle school youth in America's highest-risk schools and neighborhoods.
Youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs Show Improvements in Academic, Behavioral and Socio-Emotional Outcomes
New data from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, developed in partnership with leading researchers, substantiate that the national mentoring program has positive academic, socio-emotional and behavioral outcomes for youth who face adversity.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas Seeks Kids in Military Families
Children in military families now have an opportunity to connect with adult mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. Children with a parent in the military face unique challenges related to military life such as deployment-related stressors.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas Welcomes New Board Members
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas has named three new members to its Board of Directors. The new members are Joey Alcorta, Cheryl Degan and Charles Dupre.
Big Brothers Big Sisters awarded funding through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Big Brothers Big Sisters recently was awarded funding through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to serve both youth who have active-duty military parents and youth who have been involved in the juvenile justice system.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, with the help of the Holiday Inn on Lady Bird Lake, once again created holiday magic for more than 600 kids and volunteers in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program as part of the agency’s holiday festivities.
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