Mentos Forms $100,000 National Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Cincinnati Receives $25,000
Mentos stands for fresh connections – always has. And, this year, Mentos is taking that commitment to fresh connections even further, partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
In a campaign running now through the end of October, Mentos is introducing its new “Say Hello” mints, and chose Big Brothers Big Sisters as the non-profit agency to benefit from the promotion.
Sylvia Buxton, Vice President Marketing for Perfetti Van Melle, the manufacturer and marketer of Mentos says, “We’re going to help the MILLIONS of people who buy Mentos not only to make fresh connections, but also Pay It Forward for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America,” said “Through this campaign, Mentos is donating $100,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Because of the ‘Hometown Connection’ – the companies U.S. headquarters is in Erlanger--$25,000 of this donation will be given to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.”
With the new limited edition Mentos “Say Hello” mints, Mentos has turned every mint into a way to Say Hello, to make a fresh connection. Each mint in the roll of Mentos Say Hello includes a way to connect, to Say Hello. Messaging on the mints includes suggestions such as fist bump, play rock-paper-scissors, give a high five and many more. Read more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Cincinnati Receives $25,000
Mentos stands for fresh connections – always has. And, this year, Mentos is taking that commitment to fresh connections even further, partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
In a campaign running now through the end of October, Mentos is introducing its new “Say Hello” mints, and chose Big Brothers Big Sisters as the non-profit agency to benefit from the promotion.
Sylvia Buxton, Vice President Marketing for Perfetti Van Melle, the manufacturer and marketer of Mentos says, “We’re going to help the MILLIONS of people who buy Mentos not only to make fresh connections, but also Pay It Forward for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America,” said “Through this campaign, Mentos is donating $100,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Because of the ‘Hometown Connection’ – the companies U.S. headquarters is in Erlanger--$25,000 of this donation will be given to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.”
With the new limited edition Mentos “Say Hello” mints, Mentos has turned every mint into a way to Say Hello, to make a fresh connection. Each mint in the roll of Mentos Say Hello includes a way to connect, to Say Hello. Messaging on the mints includes suggestions such as fist bump, play rock-paper-scissors, give a high five and many more. Read more.
Match of the Month!
Big Sister Alex Lincoln and Little Sister Nevaeh
Our August Match of the Month is Big Sister Alex Lincoln and her Little Sister Nevaeh. Alex and Nevaeh were matched for two years in our Site-Based Lunch Buddies program at Newport Intermediate where they met during lunch time and played games, worked on arts and crafts projects, and worked on Nevaeh’s school work together. During their time in the Lunch Buddies program, Nevaeh achieved many goals such as getting 100% on her History test, getting A’s in Science and Social Studies and improving her math and reading scores on her MAP testing. (Way to go Nevaeh!!) When Nevaeh moved and had to change schools, Alex and Nevaeh decided to transfer into the Community Based Program to continue their Big and Little Sister friendship. In the Community-Based Program, matches get to meet outside of school, which has been exciting for them; they couldn’t wait to come up with ideas of what they wanted to do out in the community. Alex and Nevaeh now get together weekly and enjoy checking out new places to eat such as Frisch’s for lunch, and going to Kings Island for a fun day out, or even just getting back to playing games and doing arts and crafts. Alex is a consistent friend and cheerleader for Nevaeh. She’s motivating her to embrace her new school this Fall and is encouraging her to step outside of her comfort zone to make new friends.
Our thanks to Alex and Nevaeh for being part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati!
Our August Match of the Month is Big Sister Alex Lincoln and her Little Sister Nevaeh. Alex and Nevaeh were matched for two years in our Site-Based Lunch Buddies program at Newport Intermediate where they met during lunch time and played games, worked on arts and crafts projects, and worked on Nevaeh’s school work together. During their time in the Lunch Buddies program, Nevaeh achieved many goals such as getting 100% on her History test, getting A’s in Science and Social Studies and improving her math and reading scores on her MAP testing. (Way to go Nevaeh!!) When Nevaeh moved and had to change schools, Alex and Nevaeh decided to transfer into the Community Based Program to continue their Big and Little Sister friendship. In the Community-Based Program, matches get to meet outside of school, which has been exciting for them; they couldn’t wait to come up with ideas of what they wanted to do out in the community. Alex and Nevaeh now get together weekly and enjoy checking out new places to eat such as Frisch’s for lunch, and going to Kings Island for a fun day out, or even just getting back to playing games and doing arts and crafts. Alex is a consistent friend and cheerleader for Nevaeh. She’s motivating her to embrace her new school this Fall and is encouraging her to step outside of her comfort zone to make new friends.
Our thanks to Alex and Nevaeh for being part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati!
Big News!
Chance meeting reconnects a Big Brother with his Little Brother
A UPS driver recently delivered a package to a BBBS of Greater Cincinnati staff member, who happened to be wearing a BBBS shirt. He mentioned he had been a Little Brother. Here's the story about how he and his Big Brother re-connected, and how he says his Big changed his life. (We were thrilled to hear it, and happy to still have their match picture from 1987!)
A UPS driver recently delivered a package to a BBBS of Greater Cincinnati staff member, who happened to be wearing a BBBS shirt. He mentioned he had been a Little Brother. Here's the story about how he and his Big Brother re-connected, and how he says his Big changed his life. (We were thrilled to hear it, and happy to still have their match picture from 1987!)
Life-Changing Friendships: How having a 'Big Sister' set 1 woman on the path to success
When Lisa Taphorn met Rachel Middleton on May 5, 2006, they could not have known their friendship would last more than a decade, or the impact it would have on both of them. Click here to read Rachel's story.
When Lisa Taphorn met Rachel Middleton on May 5, 2006, they could not have known their friendship would last more than a decade, or the impact it would have on both of them. Click here to read Rachel's story.
