Tag: Big Brothers Big Sisters

MacKenzie Scott Gives $123 Million to Big Brothers Big Sisters

May 24, 2022
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MacKenzie Scott gave $122.6 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the national youth-mentoring charity announced on Tuesday. The gift is the latest of several the billionaire writer has given to large  that carry out their missions through local chapters in neighborhoods throughout the country. With this latest donation, Scott has contributed a total…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers Recognized for Making a Difference

January 10, 2022
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire will recognize two volunteers as “exceptional mentors” to youth facing adversity, including low-income youth, during National Mentor Month. The organization will recognize the two out individuals of ten finalists nominated for the 2022 Big of the Year Award during a Jan. 20 annual award…

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Mentorship Program Pairs Students With Police

May 10, 2021
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A mentorship program to expose young people to career paths in law enforcement has teamed up with select North Orange County, Calif., schools. The Bigs with Badges program, a partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters and the North Orange County public safety taskforce, aims to expose students to potential careers in public safety and law enforcement. The program matches young participants to one-on-one mentors…

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