KTRK ch. 13, December 13, 2007: Story on BBBS’ partnership with the Houston Police Department to recruit police officers as volunteer mentors.
Posted in 2007
BBBS in the News: Making a Difference in Kids’ Lives
Thursday, December 13th, 2007Big Brothers Big Sisters and HPD Announce Mentoring Partnership
Monday, December 10th, 2007First four matches between Bigs and Littles made at NCI’s Ripley House Charter School HOUSTON, TX (December 3, 2007) In an effort to encourage mentoring among law enforcement officers, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston (BBBS) announces a partnership with the Houston Police Department to match officers with children in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Four [...]
First Black Professionals Mentoring Mixer Announced
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007In an effort to recruit time, talent and treasure from a diverse collection of African American professionals in the greater Houston Area, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston (BBBS) announces the Black Professional Mentoring Mixer.
Volunteer Mentors and Mentees to create art for a good cause
Saturday, October 20th, 2007Art Boxes and “Big” Fun WHAT: An “Artful Play Day” for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston WHEN: Saturday, October 27th, 2007 9:00 am – Noon WHERE: Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, 77007 VISUALS AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Adult volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) and their mentees (“Littles”) ages 6 to 15 using everyday objects [...]
“Big” Help From Hispanic Corporate Leaders For Some “Littles”
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007he Corporate Hispanic Leadership Forum (CHLF) is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston (BBBS) to help raise awareness of the need for more Hispanic mentors.
Big Brothers Big Sisters “Brew” Sweet Art Car
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007Renowned Houston Artist Kermit Eisenhut Provides Artistic Vision for Art Car Under the guidance of well-known Houston Artist Kermit Eisenhut, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston and Sweet Leaf Tea will create an Art Car entry for the 2007 Houston Art Car Parade. More than 30 Big Brother and Big Sister “matches” will help [...]
US Sentor John Cornyn to Advocate for Youth Mentoring in Texas
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Texas announced today that United States Senator John Cornyn has agreed to serve as the organization’s Honorary State Chair. In this position, Senator Cornyn will act as spokesperson for BBBS and advocate for youth mentoring on the group’s behalf at various opportunities across the state and nationally.
BBBS in the News: Search on for 100 Mentors in 100 Days
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007February 28, 2007: KPRC Local 2′s Daniella Guzman looks at BBBS’ effort to recruit 100 men in 100 days to be mentors to the children on its waiting list. Watch it here.
100 Men in 100 Days
Monday, February 19th, 2007Let’s Make History: Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces Recruity Goal of 100 African-American “Real Men” in 100 Days Recruiting Event Set for February 24th HOUSTON, TX (February 19, 2007) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston (BBBS) has begun a campaign to recruit 100 African-American men in 100 days, due to the clear need for [...]
