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BBBS
receives Vectren grant for at-risk youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County received a $3,000
grant from the Vectren Foundation to address the mentoring needs of
at-risk youth through their after-school Big Buddies program.
“This grant will enable Big Brothers Big Sisters to continue offering
our much-needed Big Buddies mentoring program to children facing
adversity in our community,” said Executive Director, Jennifer
Bruns.
Big Buddies is a nine-month commitment where high school freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, and seniors volunteer two times per month to
mentor elementary students. During these meetings, high school
students, under the supervision of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, work
with one or two children on different educational and recreational
activities. This year’s program focuses on ecological awareness
and earth-friendly practices. The program also promotes social
and emotional development through various activities.
“Vectren is proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby &
Darke County in addressing the needs of after-school mentoring programs
in our communities,” said Rachel Goodspeed, Vectren Community Affairs
Manager. “At-risk students benefit in a wide variety of ways from
healthy, meaningful relationships, not only in improving their academic
performance, but also developing their confidence and behavior both in
and out of school.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County was founded in
1977 to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring,
professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their
lives for the better forever. For more information regarding
services provided, volunteer openings, or sponsorship opportunities,
please call 937-492-7611, 937-547-9622, or visit
www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information.
The Vectren Foundation strives to become a community catalyst in the
communities where we live and work, leveraging everyday opportunities
to achieve extraordinary outcomes. The Vectren Foundation is a
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization funded by Vectren shareholders and
governed by a board of directors. Go to www.vectrenfoundation.org
to learn more.
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