Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County needs volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to mentor local children facing adversity. Volunteering just a few hours a month can help a child succeed by providing positive role models and empowering them to achieve their potential. The organization provides professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that can change children's lives for the better. They list upcoming events including a back-to-school swim party and volunteer opportunities including working at a food booth at the Fall Festival.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County needs volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to mentor local children facing adversity. Volunteering just a few hours a month can help a child succeed by providing positive role models and empowering them to achieve their potential. The organization provides professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that can change children's lives for the better. They list upcoming events including a back-to-school swim party and volunteer opportunities including working at a food booth at the Fall Festival.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County Illinois
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County needs volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to mentor local children facing adversity. Volunteering just a few hours a month can help a child succeed by providing positive role models and empowering them to achieve their potential. The organization provides professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that can change children's lives for the better. They list upcoming events including a back-to-school swim party and volunteer opportunities including working at a food booth at the Fall Festival.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County needs volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to mentor local children facing adversity. Volunteering just a few hours a month can help a child succeed by providing positive role models and empowering them to achieve their potential. The organization provides professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that can change children's lives for the better. They list upcoming events including a back-to-school swim party and volunteer opportunities including working at a food booth at the Fall Festival.
Olney, IL 62450 (618) 392-3863 Vol ume 43 I ssue - Summer 2014 Jul y 15, 2014 WEBSITE www.bbbsrichlandil.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters needs your help
Millions of children in the United States face adversity. Children who have positive role models are more likely to succeed than those who do not. Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring services are proven to help children overcome adversity and beat the odds.
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable things youll ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the opportunity to help shape a childs future for the better by empowering him or her to achieve their highest potential. And the best part is, its actually a lot of fun. You and your little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do.
Such as: play or attend sporting events, read books, eat pizza, make cookies, go to movies, or just give some advice and inspiration.
Volunteering just a few hours a month with a child can start something amazing. So why not apply to be a Big today. There are kids out there ready to get started. Are you?
You can help children have higher aspirations, greater confidence and educational success. You have the power to change the life of a child for the better, forever. You can Start Something. Imagine the possibilities, call 392-3863 today.
ONE TO ONE MATCH ANNIVERSARIES
July Joe Lathrop & Robert (7 years) Jonathon Akers & Demetrius (3 years) Don Polk & Christian (3 years)
August Steve Beck & Paul (6years)
September Pete Sutton & Kyle (9 years) BIRTHDAYS
July Joe Lathrop Katie Fehrenbacher
August Robert
September Pete Sutton Eric Toliver
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relatonships that change their lives for the beter, forever. Thank You For Your Generous Donations Corporate Gift - Ameren Corporate Gift - Goodys/Stage Stores Corp. Corporate Gift - Employees of the Local UPS Office Group Gift - East Richland School Dist. employees Trust Gift: Carrie Winters Trust Individual Gift: Daryl & Ann McNabb Family
2014 50/50 Rafe Winner Bill Clow
Pictured are: Drew Holdren BBBS Board Pres., Bill Clow, and Dana Baker, BBBS E. D. Thanks to everyone that came out to make this such a special day!! Back to School Swim Party Sunday August 3rd from 6p-8p, at the Musgrove Aquatc Center. All BBBS children, mentors and families welcome for a fun night of swimming and refreshments. Hope to See you there! 7th Annual Summer Picnic We held our 7th Annual Summer Picnic at the Community Building on Sunday, June 22nd from 10-1pm. We enjoyed beautful weather, and a great tme was had by all. There was also face paintng by the talented Amber Brown, piatas, tatoo staton, bingo, bounce house, water balloon piatas, water relay races, and yummy food grilled by the BBBS Board members.
September 27th Come and visit our tenderized pork loin sandwich booth during the Fall Festval. Workers Needed!
We would like to welcome our new incoming board members: Eric Toliver, Steve Beck, Chuck Schmucker, Debbie Mitchell, and Don Meeks .
We will miss the guidance and leadership of outgoing board members Linda Brown, Ron Bailey, and Steve Paterson for their six years of dedicaton and guidance.
