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Big Brothers Big Sisters
BBBS awarded funding
from Greenville Rotary Club
The Greenville Rotary Club recently made a donation to Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. This donation that was given
by the Greenville Rotary was given as part of their annual Rotary Gives
Back Luncheon held on June 28th at the Brick Room of the Brethren
Retirement Community. “The continued support we receive from the
Greenville Rotary club is appreciated beyond words. With this donation
we will be able to continue to serve the children in need of a mentor
in the Darke County Community.” reports Jennifer Bruns Big Brothers Big
Sisters Executive Director
Mentoring programs provide support, activities, education, and most
importantly, a mentor for children who may not otherwise have one in
their lives. The children involved in this program have the
opportunity to engage in fun, social and academic enrichment activities
with the interaction of their mentor. It is our goal to teach
these children, through their relationship with their mentor, skills in
managing life in a high-risk environment. In 2015 Big Brothers
Big Sisters served over 500 children through their mentoring programs
and this is all because of wonderful supporters such as Greenville
Rotary Club.
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.
If you are interested in more information about the Big Brothers Big
Sisters program or would like to volunteer; you can call our office at
937-492-7611 or 547-9622, or access more information at
www.bigbrobigsis-shelby-darke.org.
Attached picture: The Big Buddy on the left is Shelly Brumbaugh with
her Little Aaliyah Hicks (mother is Amy Hicks)
The Big Buddy on the right is Geanette Henning Little's name is Abigail
Barton (mother is Maria Barton) all are from Greenville and a part of
the Woodland Heights Big Buddy mentoring program.
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