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Versailles
Foundation Awards Funding to BBBS
The Versailles Foundation has recently donated to Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. This funding will be
used by Big Brothers Big Sisters to aid in the after school Buddies
program that is offered at Versailles Schools. Currently, there
are over 400 children served in Shelby and Darke County through both
the community based and after school programs in both counties
and the number keeps rising.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a nonprofit
organization whose mission is to develop and mature quality
relationships between children and volunteers. The relationship
is meant to guide each child towards becoming a confident, competent,
and caring individual. If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer,
you may call the office at 547-9622 or 492-7611.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is excited to
announce that another great year is in the works for the Big Buddies
after-school program. This is the sixtenth year the program has
been in place. The Buddies program is a nine-month commitment
where high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors volunteer to work
with and mentor elementary aged children two times per month.
During these meetings the high school students, under the supervision
of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, work with one or two children on
different educational and recreational activities. The program
continues to promote social and educational enhancing activities, as
well as safety. If you are or know of a high school sophomore, junior,
or senior that would be a great role model please call the office and
become a part of this program and make a BIG impact in the life of a
child in your community.
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