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Monthly Archive for: "May, 2022"
 CEO Announcement: MacKenzie Scott Gift to BBBSA

CEO Announcement: MacKenzie Scott Gift to BBBSA

May 26, 2022

Dear Friends, We have BIG news to share. We are pleased to announce that Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and 38 BBBS agencies across the country were chosen by […]

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     Celebrating Major Employee Milestones

    Celebrating Major Employee Milestones

    May 20, 2022

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas just celebrated 50 years as an agency. We have also recognized matches that have spanned decades, but in 2022 we are honoring another […]

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       Big Futures Program Welcomes New Partners

      Big Futures Program Welcomes New Partners

      May 20, 2022

      Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Big Futures Program exists to help BBBS mentees transition to young adulthood as they graduate high school and prepare to enter the workforce, enlist in the […]

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         2022 Bowl for Kids Recap

        2022 Bowl for Kids Recap

        May 19, 2022

        The waves of support rolled in as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ 2022 Bowl for Kids event raised over $100,000 to fund mentoring relationships for children in Central […]

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          • “Becoming a Big is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. My Little is constantly surprising me with her eagerness to try new things. Having the opportunity to mentor and see her grow has been not only rewarding, but also lots of fun!”

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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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          • “As a Big, I can commit to a consistent volunteer opportunity where I feel like I’m giving back to my community, and I’m rewarded with a meaningful relationship with an awesome Little who has so much to offer as well.”

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          The Executive Board is a group of community-focused leaders invested in improving the lives of Austin youth. Their main responsibilities involve raising funds to support our agency, reviewing and approving agency policies, and generating awareness of, and support for, BBBS.

          Justin Anderson
          Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
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          Lara Burns Boyda
          Urbanspace
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          Zachary A. Carroll, Secretary/Treasurer 
          RSM US LLP
          Austin Audit Leader, Partner

          Brandon Christensen
          SHI International Corp
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          Jayna Duke
          O’Connell Robertson
          Principal: Interior Design Practice Leader

          Denver Dunlap
          Denver Dunlap Real Estate
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          Garrett Forthuber
          Cayetano
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          Michael Griffin
          The Cupcake Guys
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          Art Guerra
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          Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Chair 
          Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
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          Pamela Hurley
          Co-Founder SRF ATX

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          Advisory Council

          Composed of high-visibility individuals and organizations, the Advisory Council provides BBBS with a lasting influence and cross-community reach. Convening at least twice per year, the group provides input on strategic issues as needed, influences others to support our mission and contribute resources, and recruits new members for our Executive Board.

          Blake Absher
          Broadway Bank
          Executive Vice President – Austin Market President

          Kyndel Bennett
          Cayetano Development, LLC
          Chief Executive Officer

          Ben Bufkin
          Endeavor Real Estate Group
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          Clayton Christopher
          Entrepreneur

          Hector De Leon
          De Leon Washburn & Ward, P.C.
          Founder

          Greg Dettman
          Southwest Courts & Floors Inc. – Sport Court Southwest
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          Chris Ellis
          Endeavor Real Estate Group, Ltd.
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          Gary Farmer
          Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
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          Kerry Hall
          Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
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          Amy Jones
          O’Connell Robertson
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          Nyle Maxwell
          The Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships
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          Dick Rathgeber
          Rathgeber Investments
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          Lawrence Speck
          Page Southerland Page, Inc.
          Senior Principal

          Carl Stuart
          Registered Investment Advisor

          Tom Taylor
          Taylor Investments
          Principal

          Foundation Board

          The Foundation Board’s purpose is to oversee all aspects of BBBS’s Scholarship Program, including managing the endowment and distributing scholarship funds to institutions.

          Carlos Barbosa
          Wells Fargo
          SVP/Loan Supervisor-Middle Market Commercial Banking

          Loraine Brown, Foundation Board Chair
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          Kori Hattemer
          Foundation Communities
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          Brandon Jones, PhD
          The University of Texas at Austin
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          Pamela Hurley
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          Guillermo Martinez III, PhD
          Austin Community College
          Interim Vice President, Student Affairs

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          Big Impact Group

          The Big Impact Group (B.I.G.) is a diverse collective of dedicated Bigs and community members who volunteer their time, talents, and energy to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ mission, further its programs, and establish themselves as future leaders for BBBS CTX and in our community. Together, members volunteer, fundraise, and participate in events that support BBBS CTX’s 700+ matches.

          B.I.G. members enjoy many activities and benefits including:

          • Networking at quarterly happy hours and events with Big Impact Group members
          • Joining volunteer opportunities like the Ice Ball, Bowl for Kids, and Amplify Austin
          • Serving on the Big Impact Group Leadership Team to help direct the BIG strategy
          • Supporting efforts that raise awareness and recruit new Bigs, including volunteer info sessions
          • Providing opportunities for Bigs to engage with each other and the agency to strengthen matches and build community among our network of volunteers
          • Receiving exclusively priced tickets to BBBS CTX signature events

          Learn more about the Big Impact Group here.

          Match Development & Support

          We will be there to provide ongoing support for your match!

          Interview

          We’ll set up a time to get to know you so we can find the best match for you!

          Wait/Get Ready for a Match

          We’ll search carefully for a Big for your child. Try to be patient. It takes time to find a great match. Once a potential Big is found, you’ll learn about them and move forward if you approve the match.

          Preparing Parents

          Our top priority is the safety and well-being of your child. During our parent training, we will teach you how to keep your child safe within or outside of our program.

          Meet Your Child's Big

          We will introduce you and your child to your new Big. They will start spending time together and getting to know each other.