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Long-time Tarrant County Resident Roberta Meyer will work with volunteers and funders across the region.

Angela & Jim Thompson serving as Honorary Chairs for Nov. 10 North Texas Event. In addition to Jewel’s performance, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, and a silent and live auction.

North Texas barbershops, African-American fraternities will be Grooming Men of the Future on September 22.

Proceeds benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs Outdoors Program. Whether fishing, camping or hiking, these adventures open up doors of opportunity to our children who may not otherwise have the chance to spend time in the great outdoors.

Proceeds benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs Outdoors Program. Whether fishing, camping or hiking, these adventures open up doors of opportunity to our children who may not otherwise have the chance to spend time in the great outdoors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has received a generous grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to help expand its Amachi Texas program that works to break the chain of incarceration through one-to-one mentoring.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star has received a generous grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to help expand its Amachi Texas program that works to break the chain of incarceration through one-to-one mentoring.

An intimate evening with Grammy-nominated Singer-Songwriter Jewel at the Big Black Tie Ball benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. The gala will be held on Nov. 10, 2012 at the Dallas Omni Hotel. Visit bbbstx.org/bigblacktieball for tickets.

Big Night in the Big Easy kicks off with "Parade of Littles," opportunity for guests to see how the night's donations are directly making a difference. The event will be held on June 2 at the Palladium Ballroom and is open to the public.

The Arlington office of Big Brothers Big Sisters is receiving a much-needed renovation, inside and out. Its building will be re-roofed and its record retnetion processes will be brought into the 21st century thanks to several local businesses.

Penguins in The Desert Productions is back at it for their 6th video game marathon! "The Metroid Marathon" kicks off June 1st at 7 p.m. ET on www.penguinsmarathons.com. The marathon will not end until all Metroid games are completed!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Charlottesville and Winchester Celebrate Mentor Relationships

Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey (Fox Wackeen Dungey) will once again be the Signature Sponsor for The Big Taste, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS).

Chivas USA and Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters (CBBBS), are holding the second annual BIG Night Out to honor the 2011 “Bigs of the Year”. The event is scheduled on October 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

Students will be stocked up for the school year thanks to the generous donations of Publix shoppers. BBBS and Mayor Jeri Muoio will be delivering donated supplies to these two stops on Friday, September 9.

Publix Super Markets and Comcast are working with BBBS to generate donated school supplies for the School Tools for Cool Kids annual drive. BBBS will be the beneficiary of donated school supplies for all 70 Publix locations in Palm Beach County.

Publix Super Markets and Comcast are working with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc (BBBS) to generate donated school supplies for the School Tools for Cool Kids annual drive.

Wallace Automotive Group generously underwrote the cost of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties upcoming volunteer appreciation event, The Big Fun Day.

Long-time Tarrant County Resident Roberta Meyer will work with volunteers and funders across the region.

Angela & Jim Thompson serving as Honorary Chairs for Nov. 10 North Texas Event. In addition to Jewel’s performance, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, and a silent and live auction.

Big Brothers Big Sisters benefits from comedy night featuring Michael Winslow

Employee-led grant making program funds organization that empowers teens

North Texas barbershops, African-American fraternities will be Grooming Men of the Future on September 22.

Students in Martin County will be stocked up for the school year thanks to the generous donations of Publix shoppers. Last week, BBBS received a delivery of school supplies valued at over $116,000 from Publix Super Markets.

Congressman Allen West, Dr. Angela West, Veteran and Mother Tamika McCray, BBBS staff and Palm Beach County military post members gathered at the Palm Beach County BBBS office this week to launch the first-of-its-kind Military Mentoring Program.

Local non-profits partner to transform life trajectories of low-income children

Area Businesses Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties, Military Families and Representative Allen West (R-FL) are proud to announce that registration is now open for a mentoring program to serve the children of South Florida military families.

BBBS treated sixteen “Bigs” and “Littles” to an educational tour of Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary in Palm City. The facility is known for their rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses and cats.

Publix Super Market Charities generously presented Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties (BBBS) with a check for $10,000 to support their community-based mentoring programs.

Proceeds benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs Outdoors Program. Whether fishing, camping or hiking, these adventures open up doors of opportunity to our children who may not otherwise have the chance to spend time in the great outdoors.

Proceeds benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs Outdoors Program. Whether fishing, camping or hiking, these adventures open up doors of opportunity to our children who may not otherwise have the chance to spend time in the great outdoors.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) had their supporters, mentors, kids and their families out for a night of music, baseball, and fireworks at Roger Dean’s MegaBash, the July 4th game at Roger Dean Stadium.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) is excited to bring Courtney Frost, the nonprofit organization’s new Palm Beach County Program Manager, on board.

Ryan Potter, star of Nickelodeon's "Supah Ninjas," will be a special guest of the Big Brothers Big Sisters, Beaver County chapter for the Pirates versus Cubs game held at PNC Park

The 5th Annual Grand Slam Kid’s Fishing Day in Jupiter was an exciting and successful event for the children participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ (BBBS) mentoring programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has received a generous grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to help expand its Amachi Texas program that works to break the chain of incarceration through one-to-one mentoring.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star has received a generous grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to help expand its Amachi Texas program that works to break the chain of incarceration through one-to-one mentoring.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) is excited to announce that Kelly Ring will be joining the organization as its new Fund Development Director.

An intimate evening with Grammy-nominated Singer-Songwriter Jewel at the Big Black Tie Ball benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. The gala will be held on Nov. 10, 2012 at the Dallas Omni Hotel. Visit bbbstx.org/bigblacktieball for tickets.

BBBS recently celebrated their dedicated board and staff members at the Stuart Yacht and County Club on June 9. The organization had a Board and Staff Recognition Dinner in which everyone received awards and were recognized for their hard work.

BBBS recently celebrated the graduation of interns who took part in the Career Skills Mentoring Program. It was an extra special year for BBBS because the graduating class was the largest yet – triple from three years ago.

Big Night in the Big Easy kicks off with "Parade of Littles," opportunity for guests to see how the night's donations are directly making a difference. The event will be held on June 2 at the Palladium Ballroom and is open to the public.

The Arlington office of Big Brothers Big Sisters is receiving a much-needed renovation, inside and out. Its building will be re-roofed and its record retnetion processes will be brought into the 21st century thanks to several local businesses.

Wells Fargo has recently donated $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) at their Community Partner Breakfast.

Penguins in The Desert Productions is back at it for their 6th video game marathon! "The Metroid Marathon" kicks off June 1st at 7 p.m. ET on www.penguinsmarathons.com. The marathon will not end until all Metroid games are completed!

Equestrian Sport Productions, with the support of Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, donated $37,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties recently as part of the Great Charity Challenge at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

BBBS is proud to announce the success of the organization’s fourth annual Prom Dash event. Prom Dash has been held every year for the past four years in Martin County and was held in the Palm Beach County area for the first time this year.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Charlottesville and Winchester Celebrate Mentor Relationships

SunTrust First Vice President Doug Olesen generously presented a check for $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) last week to support their proven mentoring programs.

During the month of March, W.J. Wheeler Insurance Agency will be partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Community Concepts through their popular “Facebook Like Contest”.

Annual fundraising event supports community based and school based matches between mentor volunteers and little sisters and brothers with one to one interaction.

Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey (Fox Wackeen Dungey) will once again be the Signature Sponsor for The Big Taste, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS).

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties (BBBS) will announce the Big Brother and Big Sister of 2011 on Thursday, January 26th at 7pm at TC Tooties during their National Mentoring Month appreciation event.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties Enthused As Recipient of Annual Community Fundraiser

Whole Foods has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) for their inaugural holiday event to bring Santa Claus to Downtown At The Gardens on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 1pm-6pm.

One thousand guests will have the opportunity to hear from Governor Kitzhaber, Nike V.P. Tim Hershey, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson and former Portland Trail Blazer Terry Porter in celebration of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Martin County’s Oldest Community Theatre, The Barn Theatre invited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties, Inc.(BBBS) to be their guests at a “Sneak Preview” of their new Comedy, “Play On,” on Thursday evening.

Chivas USA and Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters (CBBBS), are holding the second annual BIG Night Out to honor the 2011 “Bigs of the Year”. The event is scheduled on October 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

Costa Mesa-based Morgan Drexen go “Big’ for a day in partnership with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County.

Hammonton, N.J., cleaner TruBlu Carpet Care to make donation from each job to support mentoring program in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

Students will be stocked up for the school year thanks to the generous donations of Publix shoppers. BBBS and Mayor Jeri Muoio will be delivering donated supplies to these two stops on Friday, September 9.

Students at Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School and Palm Springs Middle School are ready for the school year thanks to the generous donations of Publix shoppers.

Students at Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School and Palm Springs Middle School will be stocked up for the school year thanks to the generous donations of Publix shoppers.

Publix Super Markets and Comcast are working with BBBS to generate donated school supplies for the School Tools for Cool Kids annual drive. BBBS will be the beneficiary of donated school supplies for all 70 Publix locations in Palm Beach County.

Publix Super Markets and Comcast are working with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc (BBBS) to generate donated school supplies for the School Tools for Cool Kids annual drive.

Florida Oceanographic Society invited children from BBBSPBMC to attend a private Snorkeling Clinic at Bathtub Beach on Tuesday, August 9th. Deep Six Watersports in Stuart kindly donated the rentals of the snorkeling gear.

Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill located in Jensen Beach and Downtown Stuart held a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) on Thursday evening that helped BBBS raise over $700.