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Big Brothers Big Sisters
BBBS
receives grant from Rotary Club of Greenville
The Rotary Club of Greenville recently donated $1,000 to Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. The grant will be for
used for the Big Buddies after-school mentorship program. Big
Buddies is a nine-month commitment where high school students volunteer
two times per month to mentor elementary students. During these
meetings, high school students, under the supervision of Big Brothers
Big Sisters staff, work with one or two children on different
educational and recreational activities. This year’s program will
focus on ecological awareness and earth-friendly practices. The
program will also promote social and emotional development through
various activities.
Last year, Big Brothers Big Sisters served 302 students under the age
of 18 in their after-school Big Buddies program within Shelby and Darke
counties. High school mentoring programs have become a widespread
component of many nationally affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters
agencies. Studies prove that children who spend time with a
positive role model are more likely to become healthy, productive
adults. This donation will allow Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and
Darke County to expand and continue their Big Buddies program.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit United Way member
agency. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a
child, either through volunteering or financial contribution, please
contact the agency at 937-492-7611 or go to
www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more
information.
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