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Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Charlene Dew, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bartlesville Area Director, and JoAnne Robinson, board member and one half of a Big Couple, talked to us about being a mentor and the upcoming Bowling for Kid's Sake event.

 

As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma matches volunteer mentors (Bigs) with children (Littles) who need help with self-esteem, decision-making, and other areas of life.

 

JoAnne shared that she and her husband recently became a big couple to a 17-year-old boy. JoAnne urged other adults to consider becoming a Big Sister, Big Brother or Big Couple and mentor a youngster on the waiting list of 22 kids.

 

Charlene reminded everyone that matches will enjoy activities within the community like going to the park, eating lunch or catching a movie. It's that easy.

 

Information on becoming a BIG can be found at https://bigoklahoma.org/bigs 

 

BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE 2024

 

BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE is our annual peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that supports our one-to-one mentoring program that matches volunteer mentors (Bigs) with children (Littles) who need help with self-esteem, decision-making, and other areas of life. You can be a part of the fun March 7th or 8th at Red Apple Bowling Center or March 7th or 14th at the Phillips 66 Bowling Lanes.

 

For signups and other important information, log on to https://give.bigoklahoma.org/campaign/bartlesville-bowl-for-kids-sake-2024/c479581