Posts for the ‘Children’ Category

2009 Annual Report Now Available

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Big Brothers Big Sisters is pleased to announce the 2009 Annual Report is now online. Head here to download it and read all the big news.

Get Involved with Lemonade Day!

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

This city-wide event teaches kids the skills they need to be successful in the future. Youth learn to set goals, develop a business plan, establish a budget, seek investors, provide customer service, and give back to the community.

President Obama’s Call Gets Results

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

One year ago, President Barack Obama called for Americans to volunteer their time to non-profits in order to improve their community. Because of his urging, organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters saw the benefit.

Katy Littles Capture Winning Shots

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Congratulations to Littles Destin Hill and Treyvon Green! The two Little Brothers were not only winners in our recent photography contest sponsored by H-E-B.

Cat Lift Trucks Offers Scholarship

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Cat Lift Trucks will award two $5,000 scholarships to outstanding students from a public and/or private school within Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties who will attend an accredited college, university or technical school within the state of Texas and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering or a business-related field.

Comcast Helps Take Big Brothers Big Sisters “Beyond School Walls”

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Comcast Cable is behind a new mentoring effort in Houston and nationwide that is expanding Big Brothers Big Sisters’ School-Based Mentoring program.

It’s called “Beyond School Walls.”

BBBS on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” this Sunday!

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Some very lucky kids in our program had the chance of a lifetime — they were “mentored” by the design team of the ABC TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition!”

Thank Your Mentor Day: 1/21/10

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

When you were a child or young adult, was there someone in your life-a teacher, neighbor, relative, coach, friend, or boss-who encouraged you, showed you the ropes, and helped you become who you are today? That person was a mentor to you.

BBBS in the News: Looking to Help a Child? Here’s How

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Houston Chronicle, April 29, 2008. Ken Hoffman writes about BBBS’ Alumni campaign, “Calling All Bigs and Littles.”

BBBS in the News: Kids Play in the Dirt for a Good Cause

Monday, April 27th, 2009

KRIV Fox 26, April 27, 2009: Story about Littles getting to ride motocross bikes at Cornerstone Park.