Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County’s Bowl for Kids Sake’s deadline is now extended until April 1st, 2021.This fundraiser is open to the public, individuals and businesses are encouraged to participate. This annual event is a fun and exciting way to support children within our local communities. By donating to Big Brothers Big Sisters in the amount of $50 ($25 if under 18 years old) you will get a bowling voucher which will allow you to participate in one game of bowling with a shoe rental and also receive a t-shirt. Vouchers are to be used during the times available from March 5th- August 31st, 2021 at either McBo’s Lanes in Versailles OR Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney. Checks should be payable to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County. Credit card processing is available by calling our office or going to our website. All money is due by April 1st, 2021 (No this isn’t a joke!)
Bowl For Kids Sake is our largest fundraiser and a nationally-recognized Big Brothers Big Sisters event. Bow for Kids’ Sake is a fun and easy way for community members to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our fundraising goal for 2021 is $46,000 we are currently 41% of the way there! We can achieve this goal, but not without your help! You can start the pace of giving with your own personal tax-deductible contribution, and then continue by collecting as many donations as possible.
Please visit our website at https://www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org/bowl-for-kids-sake.html to find out how you can get involved in this event. Or you can stop at the agency office located at 121 E. North Street in Sidney or 205 E. Fourth Street in Greenville. For any questions or more information, go to www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org or call 937-492-7611 or 937-547-9622.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a non-profit United Way member agency. Proceeds from the event will benefit our local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency which matches at-risk children with volunteer role models. These volunteers are screened thoroughly and meet with children at least two times per month offering guidance, support, and positive role-modeling. The concept of services by Big Brothers Big Sisters is to get community members to open up their lives to a young child within their own community. It does not take a great deal of time, money, or talent; the volunteers just need to care about children.
Community members who feel they don’t want to make a commitment of volunteering can help the agency in other ways. The agency is always looking for cost-saving ideas for activities that volunteers can do with their matched Littles. In the past, companies and individuals have donated various things to local events, sporting events, or hosted a special outing for the Big Brothers Big Sisters group.
Photo: Allynah Franklin of Sidney participated in Bowl for Kids Sake on Saturday March 6th with her team Media Wolf.