2017
- Big Impact Group launched
- BBBS receives BBBSA Gold Standard Award
- BBBS Board of the Year winner
- BBBS Agency of the Year finalist
- SantaCon fundraiser is launched.
Recent Posts
2017
Participants and Supporters
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“Thanks to my amazing Big Sister, I knew from early on how important my education would be.”
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“My son’s relationship with his Big Brother has had a big impact.”
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“My Big makes me feel important.”
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“Children are our future. I like helping them realize their potential.”
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“My Big Brother has helped me discover new things.”
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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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“Being a Big Brother has enriched my life.”
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“With my Big Sister’s help I am doing better in school.”
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“Ben’s mentorship changed my life! As a long-time supporter of your organization, it’s always inspiring to see the amazing work you’re doing to support the youth in our community. Your commitment to empowering the next generation is truly admirable, and I am proud to be a part of this mission. Keep up the great work, and continue making a positive impact!”
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“My Big Sister is always there for me when I need her.”
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“It’s a privilege to be able to help kids recognize the potential within themselves and illuminate the opportunities they have in their lives.”
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“I love reading with my Big Sister.”
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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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“Having a Big in our lives has helped my whole family.”
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“My Big Brother appreciates me for who I am.”
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“My son is consciously making the right choices now to set himself up for whatever he decides to do.”
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“My Big Brother has taken me to visit several colleges and I’m excited to start applying.”
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“If it weren’t for her, I know that I would have ended up in an environment that I should not have been in.”
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“My relationship with my Big Brother is very important to me.”
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“My husband is gone a lot on military assignments, and I wanted our daughters to have another responsible adult in their lives that they could have fun with and talk to if they didn’t feel comfortable talking to me.”
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“My son has a stronger focus on his future as a result of his match.”
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“Whenever something is bothering me, I can talk with my Big about it.”
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“Now, oh my gosh, how my daughter has changed. She just has a better outlook on life.”
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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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“I’m really proud of the empathetic and thriving adult my Little has become. We’re so thankful that BBBS connected and supported us throughout the years.”
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“I can tell my Big Sister anything and she listens without judging me.”
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“As a Big, I get to spend time with my Little doing things I loved doing as a kid – exploring, going out to eat, cooking, visiting book stores, and being there as another ear and voice as she tries to navigate her world.”
