Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉 Join us for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Annual Golf Classic Presented by ADT – A Golf Experience Like No Other, and For a Great Cause! ⛳️ 🗓️ Date: Monday, October 21, 2024 ⏰ Start Time: 11:00 AM Shotgun Start 📍 Location: Philadelphia Cricket Club, Flourtown, PA Get ready to tee off for a great cause! We're excited to announce our highly anticipated Golf Classic, and we want YOU to be part of this unforgettable event. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and philanthropy at the prestigious Philadelphia Cricket Club. Each year, more golfers take to the greens to raise funds and help BBBSI match more children in one-to-one mentoring relationships in Southeastern Pennsylvania & Southern New Jersey. ✨ Become an Official Sponsor: Gain significant benefits for your company and participating golfers while making a difference in the lives of young people in our community. 🌟 📧 Sponsorship Inquiries: [email protected] For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ebZP6chz

We are changing communities, one match at a time! In partnership with the NFL Inspire Change initiative, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's annual recruiting campaign – The Big Draft – inspires potential volunteers to connect with youth mentorship through their love of the game. This year, The Big Draft recruited over 10,000 new mentors! We were honored to have our Littles play Flag Football at the NovaCare Complex. Thank you to the Philadelphia Eagles for making this possible! It was heartwarming to see the community come together for such a fantastic cause. Not only did we have a blast on the field, but we also made strides in recruiting new volunteers who are eager to make a difference in the lives of young people. Together, we're building brighter futures! #BeBig #TheBigDraft https://lnkd.in/eeWe3g8j

🌟 Highlights from one of our incredible Beyond School Walls Program! 🌟 Our Bigs and Littles from Adaptimmune and Cramer Hill Elementary School had an amazing year together! Last month, the Littles hosted their Bigs for a Reverse Day at Cramer Hill Elementary. Matches enjoyed a delightful catered lunch, followed by an adventurous scavenger hunt around the school. Littles were thrilled to receive prizes for completing the hunt! The following week, the matches wrapped up their year with a final meeting at Adaptimmune. After sharing a wonderful lunch, Bigs and Littles teamed up to create inspiring summer bucket lists, setting goals and dreams for the upcoming school year. We are so proud of the bonds formed and the memories made this year. Here’s to more adventures and growth in the future! #BeBig #LittleMoments

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Last night, we were thrilled to announce that the Shook Family Fund Scholarship has awarded $50,000 to 19 outstanding Littles on their college and career pathways! This is part of a generous $200,000 matching gift commitment aimed at empowering deserving students to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential. Congratulations to all the recipients! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish. Want to make a difference? Your gift can help impact the lives of our Littles and support their educational and career goals. Together, we can create a brighter future. Visit independencebigs.org/give/ to make your impact today!

What an incredible week at the BBBSA National Conference in Dallas! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the agencies who joined us, learned with us, and networked together. 🤝 From big-picture insights to hands-on strategies, this year's get-together laid the groundwork for meaningful change in our communities. We loved seeing old friends and making new connections, all united in our mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. #BiggerTogether

Let's shine a light on the Rainbow Bigs Program! Our mentors provide guidance and support to LGBTQ+ youth, fostering acceptance and understanding. Ready to become a Big? Make a meaningful impact in a young person's life!  https://lnkd.in/g7HmizVD

⛳️ Just Two Weeks Until the Montgomery County Annual Golf Outing! ⛳️ Don't miss out on a fantastic day supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence with golf, networking, and excitement at Spring Ford Country Club. Event Highlights: 🕚 11:00 AM: Registration & Cookout Lunch 🕧 12:30 PM: Shotgun Start, Contests, and Activities 🕔 5:00 PM: Dinner, Networking, and Silent Auction 📅 Date: Monday, July 8, 2024 📍 Location: Spring Ford Country Club, 48 Country Club Rd, Royersford, PA 19468 Huge thanks to our sponsors: Fox Rothschild, Independence Blue Cross, Robert E. Lamb, Inc., Tompkins Bank, and Northeast Wealth Planners. 🎟️ Secure your spot now! Register or learn more at https://lnkd.in/eYKtx_i5.

Our Bigs and Littles had an incredible adventure visiting Woodstown Central Railroad! Last week, they boarded the Mannington Limited for a scenic 17.5-mile roundtrip journey from Woodstown to Mannington. This historic ride took them over Salem County’s first railroad line, dating back to 1863. As they traveled through dense forests and country backroads, our matches experienced the beauty of Mannington Meadows and 1000 acres of rural farmland. Along the way, they spotted goats, cows, horses, and even peacocks! It was a day filled with fun, discovery, and bonding. #BBBSI #WoodstownCentralRailroad #MatchMonday #LittleMoments 

We're still on the lookout for a passionate Big Futures Project Coordinator VISTA. Apply now to join our team and make a difference!

Strong partnerships create strong communities! We are grateful to NRG Energy and Philadelphia Eagles for inviting Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence to compete in NRG’S Annual Charity Flag Football Game at the NovaCare Complex, celebrating NRG’s Choose to Give charitable program! Coached by Jason Avant with teammates including Aaron Baskerville, @ariasshaira, @danyahenninger, Gervase Peterson, and @christopherwink, Team Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence took home the Championship Trophy! Congratulations to all other participating non-profit teams Nemours, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philabundance!