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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Versailles’
Booher Fund contributes to BBBS
The Ruth & Emerson Booher Advised Fund for Versailles, Ohio, in
conjunction with The Dayton Foundation, recently awarded a grant to Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County. The grant will
be used for the Versailles 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 “Mindfulness: Healthy Minds, Healthy
Bodies”.
Last year, Big Brothers Big Sisters served 210 students under the age
of 18 in their after-school Big Buddies programs throughout 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 in
Versailles.
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, 937-547-9622 or go to
www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more
information.
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