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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 seventeenth year the program
has been in place. The Buddies program is a nine-month commitment
where high school freshman, 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
freshman, 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 please contact the Big
Brothers Big Sisters agency at 937-547-9622 or 937-492-7611 or email at
info@bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby
& Darke County is a nonprofit, United Way member, social service
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.
Photo: Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director, Jennifer Bruns and
Mr. Thomas Guillozet from The Greater Area Versailles Foundation.
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