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  • "Start Something" In Venice-celebrating National Mentoring Month
  • Mike and Donna Pachota of Sharky's hosted "Start Something" in Venice, a recruitment event for 100 guests. They were treated to delicious hors d'oeuvres, complimentary beverages and a breathtaking sunset on the Gulf. The event was a huge success-signing on over 40 new "Bigs!" For many in attendance, it was the heartfelt and touching stories told by two of our current Bigs and their Littles that made such an impact and memorable impression.
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  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is Awarded a $78,000 Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • The generosity of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, allows us to expand and continue to be successful in our program endeavors.
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  • Bring Your Little To Work Day-in celebration of National Mentoring Month
  • Bigs and Littles took part in Bring Your Little To Work Day-January 13 and 16.
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  • National Mentoring Month Celebration
  • For Venice resident Sara Peterson, 2012 will signal her ninth year as a "Big" sister" to her "Little" sister, Cassie.
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  • Making a Difference
  • A special thank you to our Friends, Supporters and Foundations for their continued
    generosity. Quarterly giving from 9/01/2011 thru 12/31/2011.
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  • Youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs Show Improvements in Academic, Behavioral and Socio-Emotional Outcomes
  • New data from Philadelphia-based Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, developed in partnership with leading researchers, substantiate that the national mentoring program has positive academic, socio-emotional and behavioral outcomes for youth who face adversity.
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  • Little Chalkers win Big
  • The Realize Bradenton ArtSlam gave Littles an opportunity to chalk

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