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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County

801 S. West Street - Suite 117
Olney, IL 62450
Phone: (618) 392-3863

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richland County

I s su e - Sp rin g 2015
Ap r il 5, 20 15

DONATE.VOLUNTEER.GET INVOLVED

The Board of Directors and Staff express sincere appreciation

to local businesses, individuals, and service groups for their
help and continued support of the youth in our community.
Thanks for making our
Bowl For Kids Sake 2015
a great success!
Thank You For Your Generous Donations
Corporate Gift: Trinity Lutheran Church/Fish Fry
Corporate Gift: ER School District
Corporate Gift: Ameren
Corporate Gift: WRES Students & Faculty
Corporate Gift: ERCU1 School District
Corporate Gift: ERES Students & Faculty
Corporate Gift: UPS
Corporate Gift: Wal-Mart DC #6059/VAP
Individual Gift: Trevor May

BBBS held its annual Bowl For Kids Sake Fundraiser the last 2 weekends in February. The top
winners in each category were: Individual winner: Earl Thacker, he won a $150 Amazon gift card.
The Team Winner was RMH they won a 1-night stay at Shady Timbers Lodge and a $100
Wal-Mart gift card for party supplies. BBBS would like to thank each of them for
going the extra mile in raising these funds for this very important event.

BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE 2015

After much community support and excitement the

two weekend event ended with a total of $42,000 in
donations and pledges. Our costs for the event was
approximately $6900. Once again we Thank you!

A great
coworker
event

BIRTHDAYS
April
Don
Drew
Donald
May
Christian
SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING
ERES and ERMS end the school year with
80 matches. After a busy year, Amber Brown is
finishing up end of the year duties. She is
currently seeking mentors for the 2015- 2016
school year. 1 hour per week can make all the
difference in a childs life.

A family
fun
activity

WRES ends the school year with 7 matches.

Dana Baker is currently accepting volunteers to
mentor beginning in the fall of 2015.

BBBS Summer Picnic

Please mark your calendars for
the BBBS 8th annual Summer Picnic to
be held at the Olney City Park on
Sun June 28th from 1p-3p for all
matches & their families. There will be
an ice-cream social & water play games.
You will get wet, so please bring a
towel. Each child must be accompanied
by an adult.

RAIN OR SHINE!!!

If you are available 1 hour a week during the

school year, contact the BBBS office @
392-3863.

Upcoming Events
Wednesday April 29th Teacher Appreciation Dessert
(during lunch periods)
Tuesday May 12th, 2pm Mentoring matches &
Teachers @ WRES cafeteria
Wednesday May 13th, 11am-1pm Mentor
Appreciation Lunch
@ 1st Presbyterian Church
(227 East Elm Street)

Start Something BIG!!!!!!

DONATE
VOLUNTEER
GET INVOLVED

Put your backpacks away, get

outside and enjoy the summer.
We will see you in August.

Call 2-3863