Clarksville, Tenn. (April 30, 2019) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville is the proud recipient of a recent donation from Fortera Credit Union for $3,000. This donation was made in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ School-Based mentoring programs and will benefit at-risk children in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
BBBS has partnered with elementary schools in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to reignite the School-Based Program where mentors – called “Big Brothers,” “Big Sisters” or just “Bigs” – will meet with their “Little Brother” or “Little Sister” at the school during the school day. Littles will be allowed to leave class to visit with their Bigs for 45-60 minutes once a week from August to May.
Fortera has joined the effort as an Adopt-A-School sponsor. In addition to the donation, the local credit union has committed to a corporate culture of volunteerism, allowing employees time during the day to leave and meet with their Littles.
BBBS pairs children facing adversity with adult mentors who meet with them consistently and regularly to form a supportive relationship that can boost self-esteem and result in higher aspirations in children.
The generosity from community partners allows BBBS to enroll children and volunteers into the program, make matches and maintain and grow those matches into successful and effective relationships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville is a local nonprofit that depends on the generosity of the community in order to operate. This donation from Fortera will help effect change in the lives of children.
To learn more, please contact Executive Director Sandra Brandon at 931-647-1418 or at [email protected]
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville: Since 1975, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville has provided children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters ensures that the children in its program achieve measurable outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships. Learn more at www.bbbsclarksville.org
BBBS has partnered with elementary schools in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to reignite the School-Based Program where mentors – called “Big Brothers,” “Big Sisters” or just “Bigs” – will meet with their “Little Brother” or “Little Sister” at the school during the school day. Littles will be allowed to leave class to visit with their Bigs for 45-60 minutes once a week from August to May.
Fortera has joined the effort as an Adopt-A-School sponsor. In addition to the donation, the local credit union has committed to a corporate culture of volunteerism, allowing employees time during the day to leave and meet with their Littles.
BBBS pairs children facing adversity with adult mentors who meet with them consistently and regularly to form a supportive relationship that can boost self-esteem and result in higher aspirations in children.
The generosity from community partners allows BBBS to enroll children and volunteers into the program, make matches and maintain and grow those matches into successful and effective relationships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville is a local nonprofit that depends on the generosity of the community in order to operate. This donation from Fortera will help effect change in the lives of children.
To learn more, please contact Executive Director Sandra Brandon at 931-647-1418 or at [email protected]
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville: Since 1975, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville has provided children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters ensures that the children in its program achieve measurable outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships. Learn more at www.bbbsclarksville.org
