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Monthly Archive for: "January, 2018"
 Spotlight on Joe Strychalski

Spotlight on Joe Strychalski

January 12, 2018

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas provides, coordinates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for almost 1,000 children each year. BBBS’ program team consists of 19 staff [...]

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     BBBS’ 2018 Bigs of the Year

    BBBS’ 2018 Bigs of the Year

    January 12, 2018

      “An experienced and trusted adviser, someone who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time” –  that is the dictionary definition of […]

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      • “As a Big, I’m able to pay it forward by providing my Little with some of the opportunities that I’ve been lucky to have in my life – companionship, encouragement, confidence and trust. “

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