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Longstanding studies show long-term, one-to-one, staff-supported volunteer mentoring works. As we mark National Mentoring Month this January, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is honoring all who make up their successful community –parents, volunteers, staff, and donors who work together to make a mentoring match strong, enduring, and successful. Behind every successful mentoring […]
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It is with a great deal of enthusiasm to announce Ms. Ashley Tinker, (Highlands/Hardee County) and Mr. John Barringer, (Manatee County) have been selected as the 2021 Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year. We are proud and honored to have Ashley and John represent the organization. 2021 Big Brother & Big Sister of […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is pleased to announce the addition of Teresa Taft to its dynamic team, as its Community Volunteer Recruiter. The organization will “end the wait,” by providing a positive role model in the life of a child who is waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. This […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast today announced Candy Brooks has been selected as the 2021 Florida Big Sister of the Year. Big Sister Candy Brooks In 2017, Aaliyah entered Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program and was matched with her Big Sister Candy Brooks. At the time, Aaliyah’s guardian felt she would […]
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It is with a great deal of enthusiasm to announceMs. Candy Brooks, (Englewood) and Mr. Sid Friedman, (Sarasota) have been selected as the 2020 Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year. It is a thrill and honor to have Candy and Sid represent the organization as the Big Brother and Big Sister of the […]
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More than 1,800 children have a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. However, during these uncertain times, their routines of walking on the beach, playing at the park, watching a movie or just hanging out have changed. Going digital amid COVID-19 pandemic Jeanie Baik, Vice President of Programs and Volunteer Experience […]
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It is with great pleasure to announce Ms. Victoria Phillips and Mr. David Rengifo have been selected as the 2019 Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year. It is a thrill and honor to have Victoria and David represent the organization as the Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year.
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Venice, Fla.- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has been recognized as the Large Agency of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The agency has demonstrated outstanding leadership and has increased the number of children they serve in their communities. They have also all made key strategic decisions that have allowed them to innovate and grow over the past year.
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On November 18, 1968, Big Brothers of Venice was formally chartered. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th Anniversary with a Celebration Luncheon (fundraiser) on November 15 and an Open House on November 29. This significant milestone is a testament to the staying power of the agency and the profound positive impact of mentoring in the lives of thousands of area children throughout the last 50 years. As the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast for 35 years, Joy Mahler has helped at-risk children to navigate the tremendous socio-emotional, academic, and behavioral challenges they face, and create a pathway to a life of promise. Children referred to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast often suffer from a low self-esteem, perform poorly academically, and exhibit risky behaviors.
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Cadence Bank is one of the Executive Chef Sponsors of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast annual Chef’s Cooking for Kids fundraiser. The event on June 7th from 6 to 9pm at IMG Golf and Country Club features music by The Billy Rice Band, delicious culinary samplings from 18 local Chefs and restaurants around Manatee and Sarasota County. Not to mention great silent and live auction items. All proceeds will go to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast one-to-one mentoring programs.
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill, will be supporting local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast at the 9th annual Chef’s Cooking for Kids fundraiser. The event on June 7th from 6 to 9pm at IMG Golf and Country Club features music by The Billy Rice Band, delicious culinary samplings from 18 local Chef’s and restaurants around Manatee and Sarasota County.