Contact Us At 785-234-5524 |
Welcome to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka Serving Shawnee, Osage, Jackson, and Jefferson Counties |
Dear Community Partner,
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See you there!
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Event |
Date & Time |
Location |
Who is Invited? |
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Recruitment Happy Hour
Join us for drinks and snacks at a newly renovated
sports bar. |
Thursday, September 17 6:00PM |
The Rooster Tail |
Anyone interested in
learning more about Big Brothers Big
Sisters |
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Washburn Tailgate Play catch and have a bite to eat before heading into the
game. |
Saturday, September 26 11:00AM-1:00PM |
Yager Stadium |
Anyone interested in
learning more about Big Brothers Big
Sisters |
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Road Runner Hockey Night Cheer on the official hockey team of |
TBD |
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Anyone interested in
learning more about Big Brothers Big
Sisters |
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“Ask Me About Being a Big” We invite you to host a quick informal introduction of Big
Brothers Big Sisters to your co-workers.
Flyer ideas, brochures, and even speakers are available from our
office. |
Your choice |
Your office |
Your colleagues and
anyone interested in learning more about Big Brothers Big
Sisters |
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Build-A-Burger Red Robin prides itself on insanely delicious gourmet
burgers. Come out and create your own
gourmet hamburger. |
TBD |
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Anyone interested in
learning more about Big Brothers Big Sisters |
TO FIND OUT EXACT DATES AND TO RESERVE YOUR
SPOT,
CALL BBBS OF
DID YOU KNOW…
In
An independent study found children matched with a Big:
§ 64% developed a more positive attitude toward school
§ 58% achieved higher grades
§ 60% improved relationships with adults
§ 56% improved relationships with peers
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Community-Based Match
§ One visit 3-4 hours per week
§ A single person, or a couple/family can be matched
with a Little
Bigs in School
§ 30 mintues to 1 hour per week
§ The volunteer meets the Little at school
A
Match Specialist pairs Bigs and Littles based on their individual interests.
Big
Brothers Big Sisters national organization is over 100 years old.