BBBS secures local funding to assist with mentoring programs 

The Harry Stephens Memorial recently made a donation of $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County.   Additionally,  the Greenville Rotary donated $500.00 to the local agency. Both of these donations are specific to the Darke County program and will assist the agency in continuing to serve “at risk” children in Darke County. “The support we receive from these The Harry Stephens Memorial and Greenville Rotary is truly a blessing for our agency. It enables us to continue to serve the children in need of a mentor in the Darke County Community.” reports Jennifer Bruns Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director. 

Mentoring programs provide support, activities, education, and most importantly, a mentor for children who may be considered at-risk of an abusive environment.  The children involved in this program have the opportunity to engage in fun, social and academic enrichment activities with the interaction of their mentor.  It is our goal to teach these children, through their relationship with their mentor, skills in managing life in a high-risk environment.  

Thanks to generous donations like that from the Harry Stephens Memorial Foundation and Greenville Rotary matches in Darke County area continue to grow and help keep affecting children in a positive way. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and mature quality relationships between children and volunteers.  The relationship is meant to guide each child towards becoming a confident, competent, and caring individual. If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer, you may call the office at 547-9622 or 492-7611..

If you are interested in more information about the Big Brothers Big Sisters program or would like to volunteer; you can call our office at 937-492-7611 or 547-9622, or access more information at www.bigbrobigsis-shelby-darke.org.