TODAY IN ROTARY members of SGR heard from Cassie Ballering,
Community Recruitment Coordinator with Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Washington
County which has a vision for all children to achieve success in life. The organization’s mission and purpose is to
provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally
support 1-to-1 relationships to change their lives for the better … forever!
The organization recruits volunteer “Bigs” for community
based, school-based and workplace mentoring to provide children with role
models who support their dreams and hopes for the future. Volunteers, willing to make a commitment of
no less than one year, are matched with an at-risk child for activities
together, homework assistance and hosting children from nearby schools in the
workplace.
Fundraising activities held locally include the recently
held Bowl for Kids Sake event. Still
being planned for 2015 are the Mustache Dash and the Great Big Barn Party. Ongoing fundraising activities include
donation bins around the community to collect gently used clothing, shoes and
household items which last year raised $2 million in the state of Utah.
Financial support and volunteers are still needed for more than 20 kids currently on a waiting list for a Big of their very own.
Financial support and volunteers are still needed for more than 20 kids currently on a waiting list for a Big of their very own.
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