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THANK YOU to our Donors
We depend on the generosity of our donors to ensure our mentoring programs continue to thrive.
We recieved the following grants in July:
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Thanks to a generous donor, we had the ability to send 12 Littles from our site-based mentoring programs in Worcester to camp for the first time. The Littles and their families are thrilled to have this new experience!
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Brunch For Big Brothers Big Sisters at Blackstone National Gold Club
Now through October 16, 15% of your bill for Sunday Brunch (8am-1pm) at
Blackstone National Golf Club will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/ Metrowest if you mention us! Be sure to pay them a visit at
227 Putnam Hill Road in Sutton, MA.
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Our staff had a great time volunteering together at the
Community Harvest Project in Worcester! It was a great opportunity to help one of the communities we serve in a new way!
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Gearing up for the 2016 Rodman Ride for Kids
Mark your calendars: September 24, 2016!
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters participates in
The Rodman Ride for Kids
, an umbrella matching gift charity that generously raises funds for organizations that support at-risk kids across Massachusetts. We recruit individuals and teams to fundraise on our behalf and ride 25, 50, or 100 miles at the event on September 24th. We are currently recruiting teams and riders! Contact
Jackie
with any questions if you are interested in getting involved!
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Big Brothers Big Sisters C.A.R.E.S.
We are excited to announce a new partnership
with two statewide programs that will help form
BBBS C.A.R.E.S.
, our new assistance program designed to support our most at-risk and vulnerable Littles and their families. BBBS C.A.R.E.S. will include our new partnership with
Cradles to Crayons
, a nonprofit agency whose mission includes the provision of clothing, books, and other essential items to low-income children and their families. Additionally, we have partnered with the Axuda program, a nonprofit initiative from the DCU Foundation. Axuda is a crowd-funded platform whereby families in emergency situations can apply for no-interest loans (up to $600) to address emergency situations.
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Take Your Little to Work Day
Bigs from Hanover Insurance Group had the opportunity to bring their Littles to visit them at work. The group had a great time exploring the office space, and the Littles enjoyed learning more about what their Bigs do at work! Special thanks to the
Hanover Insurance Group for hosting our Littles!
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If you have pictures of you and your Little having a great time together, we'd love to see them!
Send photos and/or stories to
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