Posts for the ‘In the News’ Category

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston is Now Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

It’s official! Several leading Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies from across the state have joined together to form Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star.

H-E-B supports Big Brothers Big Sisters

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Once again, H-E-B supports Big Brothers Big Sisters through annual tear campaign.

Board Member of the Year Announced!

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Randy Garcia, a Director with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Commodities division, was named 2009′s Board Member of the Year!

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.

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.”

A BIG Honor for our CEO

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

We’re proud to announce our President and CEO is named one of Houston’s 50 most influential women.

Houston Chronicle: Golf Benefit Goes BIG

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Houston Chronicle columnist Ken Hoffman mentioned Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston and the Rachel McNeill BIG Golf Challenge in his August 26, 2009 column.

BBBS in the News: Father Figures and Mentors

Friday, June 19th, 2009

June 19, 2009: KPRC Local 2′s “Beyond the Headlines” looks at father figures and mentors in light of Father’s Day. Among the guests is Big Brother Jeff Martin.  Watch it here.