Big Brothers Big Sisters’ fundraiser set for April
GREENSBURG – As Big Brothers Big Sisters of Laurel Region gears up for its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser, the donor-funded, volunteer-supported agency reminds communities that it needs funding as well as volunteers.
Each year, for more than four decades, Bowl for Kids’ Sake has supported Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies throughout the country.
This year’s events will be held April 3 at Yough Lanes in Connellsville and April 10 at Hillview Lanes in Greensburg with starting times of noon and 2 p.m.
For more information, call 724-837-6198 or 724-439-8055.
The premiere fundraiser provides a way for mentors and their friends and families, as well as caring people who might not have time to mentor, to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, part of the largest network of volunteer mentors of youth, relies on funding to carefully match volunteers with children and provide ongoing support to sustain long-term one-to-one mentoring friendships.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is about having fun to help kids continue on a positive path. It is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest national fundraiser, raising over $20 million annually for children in need across the country. By supporting Bowl for Kids’ Sake, you can start something in your community – more “Big and Littles” can be paired up, more friendships can be gained, and improved outlooks on life can be started.
Independent studies find “Littles” are more likely to be successful in school, avoid violent, harmful and illegal behaviors and activities, and have strong relationships with their families and others. Children served through Big Brothers Big Sisters are primarily those of single, low-income or incarcerated parents.
About the organization:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region matches, monitors, and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships between caring adult volunteers and at-risk youth in school and community settings, providing opportunities for friendship, guidance, positive role modeling, and worthwhile, life-impacting experiences.
All funds raised directly benefit children, families, and communities in Westmoreland and Fayette counties.