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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!
Big Sister Barbara Dunee and Little Brother Ezren
For July’s Match of the Month, meet Big Sister Barbara Dundee and Little Brother Ezren. Ezren is a little boy with big glasses, a winning personality and a mischievous grin. He and his Big Sister have known each other for three years, and have been through a lot of moves and changes in that time. Barbara and Ezren started out in a mentoring program in Covington. However, when Ezren moved out of that area, they became involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati where they were matched in the Lunch Buddies program at Lindeman Elementary. They had a great time every week playing sports, board game and video games, and just talking with each other. Because Ezren will start middle school this year—and there is no Lunch Buddies program there—he and Barbara decided to transfer to the Community-Based program to continue their Big Sister-Little Brother friendship. They were both excited because that means they can see each other outside of school and come up with new ideas about what to do together.
Ezren’s mom was thrilled that they’ll continue to be matched—and that she would get to meet his Big Sister—because she says Barbara has been a good role model and has always encouraged him. She had worried about her son’s self-confidence with the family’s moves and the new school and knew Barbara’s consistent presence would have a positive impact. Now, Ezren reports he made many new friends, got all As and Bs, and is looking forward to the new school year. Of course, he’s also looking forward to maintaining his friendship with his Big Sister Barbara. Our thanks to Big Sister Barbara and Little Brother Ezren for being a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.
For July’s Match of the Month, meet Big Sister Barbara Dundee and Little Brother Ezren. Ezren is a little boy with big glasses, a winning personality and a mischievous grin. He and his Big Sister have known each other for three years, and have been through a lot of moves and changes in that time. Barbara and Ezren started out in a mentoring program in Covington. However, when Ezren moved out of that area, they became involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati where they were matched in the Lunch Buddies program at Lindeman Elementary. They had a great time every week playing sports, board game and video games, and just talking with each other. Because Ezren will start middle school this year—and there is no Lunch Buddies program there—he and Barbara decided to transfer to the Community-Based program to continue their Big Sister-Little Brother friendship. They were both excited because that means they can see each other outside of school and come up with new ideas about what to do together.
Ezren’s mom was thrilled that they’ll continue to be matched—and that she would get to meet his Big Sister—because she says Barbara has been a good role model and has always encouraged him. She had worried about her son’s self-confidence with the family’s moves and the new school and knew Barbara’s consistent presence would have a positive impact. Now, Ezren reports he made many new friends, got all As and Bs, and is looking forward to the new school year. Of course, he’s also looking forward to maintaining his friendship with his Big Sister Barbara. Our thanks to Big Sister Barbara and Little Brother Ezren for being a 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.
