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.
Posts Tagged ‘Mentoring’
Comcast Helps Take Big Brothers Big Sisters “Beyond School Walls”
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Comcast 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, 2010When 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: Father Figures and Mentors
Friday, June 19th, 2009June 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.
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 [...]
Jim Metcalf Named Texas Big Brother of the Year
Thursday, April 27th, 2006Jim Metcalf, who has been a Big Brother for 10 years, was presented the state’s top honor of Texas Big Brother of the Year award at the Annual Meeting on April 27.
