This month, BBBS celebrates two members of our “family” Sarah and Allisha! Next week, Sarah and Allisha are graduating from the Family and Human Services program, after 15 months of internship with BBBS. We are so appreciative and proud! BIG THANKS! -The BBBS Staff Team Allisha & Sarah, October 2011 We asked Sarah and …
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BBBS Pair Reunited in Portland after 10 years, submitted by Rachel Sebastian and Rachel N It’s a gorgeous sunny day in mid May… It seems that our reunion has brightened up the entire city. We are Rachel and Rachael: a mentor team from 2001 in Eugene, OR. We were practically inseparable and were proud …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 28, 2011 Presidential Proclamation — National Mentoring Month, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, …
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Maureen (Mo) and Brad were matched in 2001 with the intent to meet regularly for one year. 10 years later, Mo and Brad still meet once a month regardless of physical distance. The story of how their relationship has developed over the past 10 years is remarkable. Mo and Brad were introduced at Brad’s middle …
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GUEST VIEWPOINT: It’s easy to make a difference in the life of a young person By Sari Pascoe Published: (Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 05:00AM) Today ________________________________________ ________________________________________ When Jacob first met his mentor two years ago, he was struggling to put his life back together. He had been in trouble with the law and nearly …
Read more »Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lane County Hosts Annual Fall Breakfast The Oct. 5 breakfast is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lane County’s largest fundraiser of the year EUGENE, Ore. – Hundreds of local youth, mentors and supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Lane County will attend the organization’s annual Fall Breakfast on …
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Submitted by Brad Boyd | “Big Brother” In march of 2005 I began mentoring Tyler, a shy 12 year old boy, whose father was in prison. Tyler and I shared a great year of weekly outings and activities. Sometimes our outing was an adventure. Sometimes we just ran errands and talked. At the end of …
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BBBS of Lane County has access to scholarships from the Jane Higdon Memorial Foundation to BBBS of Lane County participating youth interested in pursuing an athletic, educational, cultural, or career related experiences! These are some examples of what a scholarship could be used for… Girl Scouts Dance Classes Art Classes Music Lessons Gymnastics Summer/Day Camps Kidsports or a …
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On Tuesday, May 17, retired Honorable Judge Kip Leonard and wife Jody Miller hosted an intimate dinner gathering opening up their home in support of raising money for BBBS of Lane County. This intimate banquet was no typical dinner party—cost of attendance started at $2,000 a plate and the man of the evening was University of …
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