BBBSL is now headquartered at 3324 Rivers Avenue, Suite 100, North Charleston, SC, 29405.
Greetings from our spiffy, spacious new office!
It feels right to settle into our new space as a means of celebrating our community’s hard-won accomplishments of 2023. You can see many of the highlights in our annual report video (see below).
Know that we are here for you at all times, and that our CEO Merridith Crowe is available for support over the winter break.
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| View the 2022-2023 Annual Report Make a BBBSL Donation as a Holiday Gift Register to attend the 2023 Holiday Party Save the Date: BIG Appreciation Party Meet the BIG Beyond Steering Committtee Motivational Monday: Holiday Belongingness | Check out December Tri-County Events Review Essential Policy Reminders The BIG Huddle: Youth, Poverty & Mentoring Reach Out to Your Match Coordinator Find Free/Low-Cost Kids Meal Options |
2022-2023 Annual Report highlights meaningful youth impacts
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry, our hearts are brimming with gratitude, and we’re excited to share some incredible news with you.
As we close the chapter on another meaning-filled year, we’re thrilled to present our “BIG Results Annual Report” – a dynamic blend of video and print that showcases the inspiring achievements we’ve accomplished together, the relationships we have nurtured, the successes of our Littles, and our ambitious goals for this current fiscal year.
This report is a testament to the extraordinary impact made possible by the unwavering dedication and generous support of individuals and organizations like YOU. Your involvement has truly been instrumental in shaping our success! THANK YOU!
We thank you for keeping us in mind as you consider year-end gift-giving
Inspire the gift of connection with a contribution to BBBSL. Doing so can be a special way to spark connection and invest in the promise of Tri-County youth.
Get your 2023 Holiday Party Tickets before they sell out!
WHEN: Saturday, December 9, 2-4:30 PM with lights following at 5 PM.
WHERE: James Island County Park Festival of Lights and the Wappoo Shelter. Park in the lot adjacent to Santa’s Village.
WHO: Bigs, Littles, and immediate family members (of Bigs AND Littles) are welcome.
WHAT: Pizza, hot cocoa, s’mores, crafts, games, photo booth, giveaways, and holiday fun!
COST: FREE when each member of your party reserves tickets and tells the folks at the gate you are with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
It’s time to announce the 2024 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year!
Our 2024 BIG Appreciation Party will have food and drinks and serve as a lively opportunity to honor Bigs and other volunteers, as well as to bestow our most special honor to the Bigs of the Year.
Look out for more info in the January 2024 BIG News.
Congratulations to the newly-elected leaders of the BIG Beyond Scholar Program Youth Council & Steering Committee
- President: Alayna Ancrum
- Vice President: LaNyia Greene
- Director of Marketing: Shakayla Brown
- Secretary: Ja’Shauna Walker
- Vice Secretary: Rayshell Lessington
- Treasurer: Shuntaye Brown
- Director of Membership: Malachi Campbell
The Youth Council is in the planning stages of organizing a fundraiser and community service project in efforts to distribute care packages to the elderly community in early 2024. On Deember 6, the Youth Council will set out to establish BBSP Mission, Vision, Goal, and Objective statements for 2024.
BIG Beyond Upcoming Events
Connection Wellness Event
📅 Wednesday, December 6
🏢 James Island Charter High School
📢 Spread awareness on the integral role of extracurricular clubs and other social programs on overall student well-being.
Quarterly Meeting #2
📅 Saturday, January 20, from 11 AM to 1 PM
🏢 James Island Charter High School
📢 Service learning project: restoring JICHS’ pump station
All Scholars, Scholar Bigs, and Scholar caregivers are invited to participate.
Motivational Monday
Here’s your latest edition of Motivational Monday from our CEO, Merridith Crowe. Watch the video to provoke thinking on creating a cozy sense of belonging with your Little during the holiday season. Get additional advice on topics like gift-giving and holiday coordination. Click “Play Video” on left image to play.
FREE & LOW-COST DECEMBER EVENTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY
FREE December Events
- Seasonal Experiences at The Charleston Place Hotel LEARN MORE
- 25th Annual Holiday Market & Craft Show at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion LEARN MORE
UNDER $20 December Events
- Skate the Stadium 2023 at Credit One Stadium RESERVE TICKETS
- December 20 // Holiday Workshop at the Charleston Museum BOOK TICKETS
We hope you will find time to watch the video, and we welcome you to send us your feedback/observations following!
Click the red square on the right image to play the BIG Huddle recap.
