Posts for the ‘Mentoring’ Category

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.”

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.

HEB Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters With New Campaign

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

H-E-B is launching a citywide tear pad campaign in stores to help support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston.

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.

BBBS in the News: Bowling for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

KIAH Channel 39 featured our annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser in a segment on June 9, 2009. Watch it here.

BBBS in the News: Fox 26′s Live with Lanny

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston President and CEO Marian Davenport appears on Fox 26 to talk about the agency’s alumni Reconnect campaign.

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.