Take Us Out To The Ball Game!

What better way to spend a summer evening than at a Texas Rangers baseball game!  Thanks to 1660 ESPN Radio and Fox Sports Southwest, that’s exactly how we spent May 27^th. These two organizations generously donated a charter bus and 50 tickets to our matches, wait list families, and staff.  A BIG thanks to everyone who made this trip possible!

Come Bowl With Us!

Bowl for Kids' Sake is a truly fun and special way to support Big Brothers Big Sisters and our work in Waco. We currently have sponsorship and team opportunities available!

What is Bowl for Kids’ Sake?

Bowl For Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ signature fundraiser. Each year half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters as we change how children grow up! Bowl For Kids’ Sake is the perfect way for individuals to make an impact on our community - it only takes a little bit of effort to raise the money that is vital to our program’s success.

As a “thank you” for your support and enthusiasm, Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts a celebratory party at AMF Westview Lanes bowling center. No bowling expertise is required, only the willingness to share in our heartfelt and sincere thanks for helping us transform our community. Our event will be hosted on Saturday, February 25th from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at AMF Westview Bowling Lanes (West Waco Drive).

Where does the money go?

Big Brothers Big Sisters depends on donations to conduct background checks on volunteers to ensure child safety; and provide ongoing support for children, families and volunteers to build and sustain long-lasting relationships.

Your role in this effort to help local children cannot be over stated: We need your help to raise community awareness of the challenges faced by children in Waco, and to ask for the financial support need to help change the trajectory of a child’s life.

How can I get involved?

Step 1: Register your team! It’s easy to do online – just visit the website and sign up!

Step 2: Set a team fundraising goal- AIM HIGH! We suggest a minimum of $100/team member, but some of our top teams raise $2,500! To add some perspective, to reach the $100 individual goal you could ask 10 friends for just $10.00 each.

Step 3: Recruit 4 people to join your team. It could be friends, family, or co-workers. You’ve set an ambitious goal, so choose people who will help you exceed it!!

Step 4: Motivate your team to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring in Waco!

·         Share information about the impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters on our community

·         Keep your team informed about incentive prizes, rules, games, contests, etc.

·         Communicate their success (Katie just got a $50 donation! Joe has already exceeded his goal of $200! Our team just surpassed the $1,000 mark!)

Step 5: Have Fun! Join us at AMF Westview Lanes to celebrate your team’s success! Remember, it’s not about how good a bowler you are, it’s celebrating the impact the money your team collected will have on our community!

Step 6: Say THANK YOU! Thank your team members for their time and commitment to participate! Don’t forget to say thank you to the people who donated to you! Call or e-mail them after the event to let them know how much money your team raised and thank them for supporting Waco children!

Please consider helping us spread the word throughout Waco about the importance of mentoring.  If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in participating in, please let us know.  We would love for you to join us!

Contact Lucy Devens, ldevens@bbbstx.org or 254.776.2824.

Big Picture Luncheon Recap

A BIG thanks to everyone who attended our Big Picture Luncheon on November 29th.  It was wonderful to see such strong support from our community, and to know we are all working together to improve the lives of children in Waco, one mentor at time.

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us last week!

 

Thank you Jason Rey, COO, for sharing your Big Brothers Big Sisters story.

A special thanks to Candie for sharing her daughter Madison's story.

Becky, Madison's Big Sister, shared her experiences in the program and the impact

Madison has had on her life.

 A special thanks to Carino's Italian for generously donating 

a delicious meal for our attendees!

Big Picture Luncheon!

Just picture it – you and a friend enjoying a complimentary lunch and knowing that you are starting something in our community.

Please join us for our Big Picture Luncheon on Tuesday, November 29^th at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum (Waco Scottish Rite).  The Big Picture Luncheon celebrates our supporters, volunteers, and the young lives changed through the powerful impact of mentoring.

Waco is in need of a major change.  Mentors can provide a crucial outlet many children in our city yearn for.  What if every child was put on the right path today?  What if every child in Waco graduated high school, went to college, and gave back to their communities?  Help us start something in our community.

Learn about what our program offers and the myriad of opportunities for you to get involved, including: volunteering, hosting and participating in events, and supporting our matches through individual giving. The only cost to attend this event is an hour of your time.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 29^th 12:00pm
WHERE: Waco Scottish Rite -- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum

                  2801 West Waco Drive

Lunch provided by Carino’s Italian.

Please RSVP to Lisa Robertson at 254-776-2824 or lrobertson@bbbstx.org

We hope to see you there!  Thank you again for your support of Big Brothers Big Sisters and our work in the Waco community!