FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 23, 2013

Contact: Brandon James
Phone: (561)549-1222
Email: B97@students.uwf.edu
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS GIVES POLK COUNTY A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Lakeland, FLA (NOVERMBER 9, 2013) Big Brother/Big Sisters seeks volunteers to make a
difference in a childs life.
This experience made me feel good about helping a child in need, said Joe Shome, a 17-yearold boy who has volunteered with organization for two years.
Big Brothers/ Big Sisters will be holding an informational meeting for prospective volunteers on
December 15 at 10a.m. The event will be held at the organizations office at 220 Main Street,
Lakeland, Florida and will last approximately two hours.
We are very excited about the event and hope the community comes out and supports us, said
Pete Hand, the regional representative for the non-profit organization.
The meeting will discuss how to become a volunteer to a child who needs adult companionship.
If anyone cannot attend this meeting, another is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8 at 6 p.m.
For more information please contact Brandon James.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters:
Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nations largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network,
holds itself accountable for children in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as
educational success; avoidance of risky behaviors; and higher aspirations, greater confidence and
better relationships.
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