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Left to right: Big Buddy Katelyn McKenna, Little Buddy Savanah Oswalt,
Little Buddy Julie Oswalt, and Little
Buddy Jocelin Smith all work
together on a project during a recent after-school Big Buddies meeting
at Ansonia Schools.
The after-school Big Buddies program is made
possible through generous donations and grants from community
organizations like the DP&L Foundation. Katelyn is the
daughter of Betty McKenna, Savannah and Julie are the
daughter of
Tiffany Oswalt, and Jocelin is the daughter of Jacki Smith.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
BBBS
receives grant for at-risk youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County received a grant
from the DP&L Foundation to address the mentoring needs of at-risk
youth through their after-school Big Buddies program. “Big
Brothers Big Sisters is truly grateful for the support we receive from
the DP&L Foundation. Last year we served over 300 youth
through our programs, and this is all thanks to the support of
companies like DP&L. This grant award will go a long way in
our non-profit organization in matching high school Big Buddy mentors
with K-4th grade children in our seven after-school Big Buddies sites,”
said Executive Director, Jennifer Bruns.
Big Buddies is a nine-month commitment where high school freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, and seniors 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 focuses on ecological awareness
and earth-friendly practices. The program also promotes social
and emotional development through various activities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County was founded in
1977 to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring,
professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their
lives for the better forever. The non-profit agency relies on
United Way funding, grants, financial contributions, and fundraisers to
support their ongoing efforts to mentor at-risk youth. Their next
major fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, will be held on March 2 and 3 at
both Treaty Lanes in Greenville and Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney. If
you would like to make a big difference in the life of a child, either
through volunteering, financial contribution, event sponsorship, or
event participation; 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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