Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County serves children 6 - 17 years old who are in need of a mentor. Children must live in Portage County. Parents or legal guardians can enroll children in the program.
After being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister volunteer, the child spends 12 hours a month with the volunteer, doing free or inexpensive activities. The volunteers make a one year commitment to the program.
There is no cost to the parent for the Big Brothers & Sisters program.
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012 is happening on Saturday,
March 10, at Kent Lanes. Join us for fun, food and bowling
and help support our One-to-One mentoring program in
Portage County!
Call our office at 330.296.6655 for more information or to
register your team.
Local Funding Received
Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County recently received funding from several local sources. The Portage County Insurance Association donated $500 to help sponsor our Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Bowling Party. The Deluxe Corporation Foundation made a $3600 donation for computer updates. The Sisler McFawn Foundation granted a request for $7000 to fund eight matches for one year and an anonymous Portage County company donated $1500 to be used for volunteer recruitment and interviewing.
Big Brothers & Sisters relies on local companies, foundations and community individuals to provide the funds that are necessary to help children realize their potential and build their futures. Big Brothers & Sisters nurtures children and strengthens communities. And we couldn't do any of it without support from you! Thank you!
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