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**Bowl for Kids' Sake** is coming up on March 3, 2012! Click for information or to register. Join us for this fun day at Columbus Square Bowling Palace!
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The Mentoring Center of Central Ohio To donate or learn more, please click here.
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Mentoring for Children of Incarcerated Parents Learn more about our program to help children of incarcerated parents.
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WELCOME TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OHIO!
Do you remember a special person who brought excitement to the everyday, broadened your horizons and put little moments of magic into your life? By becoming a volunteer mentor, you can do the same for a child, and you will both be forever changed by the experience!
Children need adult friends to help guide them through
life's many obstacles. Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio has a rich history of
nurturing friendships between caring adult volunteers and children. For 75 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has made a difference in the lives of thousands of Central Ohio youth through its mentoring and camping programs.
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Check out our new training materials for volunteers!
Click here to link to a recording of our webinar designed to help volunteers better understand their Mentee's family dynamics.
Click here to view and download a pdf of the webinar presentation.
Click here to view and download a pdf of our new caregiver's guide, called Strengthening Bonds and Creating Connections. It includes answers to difficult questions children ask about their incarcerated loved one. Recently published by Big Brothers Big Sisters Amachi Ohio and The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, this booklet is very useful for Caregivers and Mentors of children whose parents are incarcerated.
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Congratulations to our two 2012 Pillar Award Winners:
Edward N. Cohn, President and CEO
and
R. Gabe Reitter, II, Foundation Board Vice President
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WOSU produced an inspiring video about Project Mentor as part of its American Graduate forum, which was first aired on December 2, 2011.
For more information about the forum, please click here.
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One of our matches has been featured by United Way of Central Ohio! View Michael and Del-Vaunte's story:
NBC4i featured Big Brother Mike Johnson as an Everyday Hero. Click here to see the segment that aired during Red, White and Boom!
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Learn about Project Mentor today!!!
Join this monumental effort to better Central Ohio's community and economy. By investing only one hour a week, you can change a child's life.
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