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Partner Spotlight!
Charles H. Dater Foundation Donates $20,000 to Adopt-A-School program
We are thrilled to announce a grant of $20,000 from the Charles H. Dater Foundation to the Adopt-A-School program. The Foundation has been a long-term, committed supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, donating $143,000 to the agency beginning in 1998.
In the Adopt-A-School program, the funding supports Site-Based mentoring, allowing volunteer mentors, “Big Brothers” and “Big Sisters,” to meet weekly with their “Little Brother” or “Little Sister” during lunch or after school. These friendships help the children improve in terms of academics, social skills and self-confidence.
As an example of the impact of the Site-Based Mentoring program, here’s what Big Brother Quinn Marker says about his friendship with his Little Brother Taeshawn. They meet at Taeshawn’s school in Newport. Quinn says, “I decided to volunteer with BBBS because there didn’t seem to be a more impactful way to contribute to Cincinnati than by partnering directly with a young man...
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We are thrilled to announce a grant of $20,000 from the Charles H. Dater Foundation to the Adopt-A-School program. The Foundation has been a long-term, committed supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, donating $143,000 to the agency beginning in 1998.
In the Adopt-A-School program, the funding supports Site-Based mentoring, allowing volunteer mentors, “Big Brothers” and “Big Sisters,” to meet weekly with their “Little Brother” or “Little Sister” during lunch or after school. These friendships help the children improve in terms of academics, social skills and self-confidence.
As an example of the impact of the Site-Based Mentoring program, here’s what Big Brother Quinn Marker says about his friendship with his Little Brother Taeshawn. They meet at Taeshawn’s school in Newport. Quinn says, “I decided to volunteer with BBBS because there didn’t seem to be a more impactful way to contribute to Cincinnati than by partnering directly with a young man...
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Match of the Month!
Meet Big Couple Cheryl and Hugh Campbell and Little Brother Bryce
Cheryl and Bryce first met when she was a teacher at his school and saw the need for a mentor in his life—she suggested him for our program. Cheryl and Hugh decided to start a couple’s match and became Big Brother and Big Sister to Bryce in 2012. Shortly after being matched Cheryl retired from teaching but still volunteered at his school’s tutoring program. There, she could communicate with other teachers to be sure that Bryce was getting any help he needed and to support him academically. Over the years since they’ve been matched, Bryce has faced several challenges at home and school and his Bigs have been advocates for him when needed and also stayed consistent with him through those times. Cheryl and Hugh were excited that Bryce decided to join his school’s wrestling team—he goes to Wyoming High School--and even with that commitment, he continues to do well academically. Currently the match meets once a month. We can always count on seeing them at the annual Mike’s Carwash fundraiser and the agency’s monthly match activities. Our thanks to Cheryl, Hugh and Bryce for being part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati!
Cheryl and Bryce first met when she was a teacher at his school and saw the need for a mentor in his life—she suggested him for our program. Cheryl and Hugh decided to start a couple’s match and became Big Brother and Big Sister to Bryce in 2012. Shortly after being matched Cheryl retired from teaching but still volunteered at his school’s tutoring program. There, she could communicate with other teachers to be sure that Bryce was getting any help he needed and to support him academically. Over the years since they’ve been matched, Bryce has faced several challenges at home and school and his Bigs have been advocates for him when needed and also stayed consistent with him through those times. Cheryl and Hugh were excited that Bryce decided to join his school’s wrestling team—he goes to Wyoming High School--and even with that commitment, he continues to do well academically. Currently the match meets once a month. We can always count on seeing them at the annual Mike’s Carwash fundraiser and the agency’s monthly match activities. Our thanks to Cheryl, Hugh and Bryce 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.
