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Monthly Archive for: "February, 2023"
 Gabriel & Hector: The Journey of a Lifetime

Gabriel & Hector: The Journey of a Lifetime

February 27, 2023

Wanting to give back to our community even more, Hector Perez, Jr. decided to volunteer as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. “My experience with the […]

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     Bowl for Kids 2023: What’s New This Year?

    Bowl for Kids 2023: What’s New This Year?

    February 24, 2023

      It’s alright coz I’m Saved By The Bowl! We’re headed back to the 90’s for this year’s Bowl for Kids. Teams are forming, sponsors are joining, and bowlers are […]

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       A Look Back: Bowling Through the Years

      A Look Back: Bowling Through the Years

      February 24, 2023

      It’s been rolling since 1983. For 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids event has attracted pirates, hippies, aliens, zombies, and dinosaurs – all in costume, that is […]

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         Brett & Ben: “Doing Life Together”

        Brett & Ben: “Doing Life Together”

        February 17, 2023

        It’s often the unique interests matches share that help them form a bond quickly. A bond that not only fosters a needed friendship, but one that serves as a source […]

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           February: BBBS Activities & Events

          February: BBBS Activities & Events

          February 10, 2023

          February is sometimes considered a quiet month as organizations settle into the new year. Not so at Big Brothers Big Sisters! We’re not only continuing to make and support our […]

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             Tiffany & Tre’on: A Connection That Lasts

            Tiffany & Tre’on: A Connection That Lasts

            February 2, 2023

            Tiffany was first matched with Tre’on shortly after graduating from college. She was 22 years old and Tre’on was just 10 years old. “Being a Big Sister to Tre’on was […]

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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.

              Lara Burns Boyda
              Urbanspace
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              Zachary A. Carroll, Secretary/Treasurer 
              RSM US LLP
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              Brandon Christensen
              SHI International Corp
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              O’Connell Robertson
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              Guerra Underground
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              Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Chair Elect
              Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
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              Pamela Hurley
              Philanthropist

              Nicholas Johnson, PhD
              McKinley Technologies
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              Lonnie Limon
              Dieste, Inc.
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              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

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              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

              Darrell Bazzell
              The University of Texas at Austin
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              Kyndel Bennett
              Cayetano Development, LLC
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              Ben Bufkin
              Endeavor Real Estate Group
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              Clayton Christopher
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              Hector De Leon
              De Leon Washburn & Ward, P.C.
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              Rachel Deaton
              Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
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              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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              Elizabeth T. Gershoff, PhD
              The University of Texas at Austin
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              Kristie Gonzales
              KVUE
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              Kerry Hall
              Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
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              O’Connell Robertson
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              The Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships
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              Rathgeber Investments
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              Join other prospective mentors to learn the essentials for being a great volunteer Big.

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              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.

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              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.

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              Wells Fargo
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              Loraine Brown, Foundation Board Chair
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              Kori Hattemer
              Foundation Communities
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              Shellie Hayes-McMahon
              Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
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              Brandon Jones, PhD
              The University of Texas at Austin
              Director for Student Learning & Development

              Pamela Hurley
              Philanthropist

              Guillermo Martinez III, PhD
              Austin Community College
              Interim Vice President, Student Affairs

              Apply

              Complete the Volunteer Application (following Step 1), which includes references and a thorough background check.

              Talk With Us

              Learn more about the commitment and if it’s right for your child. You can reach us at 512-442-4646 or via email: info@bigmentoring.org.

              Meet With Us

              We will visit with you in your home or in our office. Help us get to know your child so we can find the best match for him or her.

              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.