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| Win a $50 gift card for referring a new Big! The #3BIGTHINGS campaign BBBSL-sponsored activities RSVP for March and April match activities Join the BBBSL team! Apply or refer candidates to our open positions The BIG Beyond Read our February recap and March announcements Motivational Monday & BIG Huddle Recap Watch videos Match support reminders Contact your match coordinator Free and low-cost meal options Read more |
Bigs — you are the heartbeat of our organization and hold a special understanding of the profound difference mentorship can make in a young person’s life. Because of your unique perspective, we hope to ask for YOUR help finding MORE NEW Bigs.
Right now, there are 200+ kiddos on our waiting list, which means we need to find 15-20 new mentors each month. The good news is that our Littles do not need perfection. In our quest to empower youth, we’ve uncovered a powerful truth: our Littles all have #3BIGThings they want in a mentor.
These #3BigThings are almost always simple yet meaningful. Fun-loving. Athletic. Honest. Dependable. Caring. Artistic. Good Listener. Ice Cream Lover. Nice. Math Helper. Patient. Funny. Supportive. Likes soccer. The list goes on…
Does someone come to mind? If you know someone – a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor who may be interested in becoming a mentor, we encourage you to share this newsletter and invite them to learn more.
You can also contact us via merridith@bbbslowcountry.org or 843-480-4776. PLUS, if your referral decides to become a Big, we will send you a $50 THANK YOU activity gift card for you and your Little! We thank you in advance for your help, AND as always, we thank you for ALL you do for your Little!
Make big waves in 2024!
It’s almost time for our BIG Boat Raffle drawing! This year’s boat is fully loaded with T-Top and DEKit boat flooring.
Retail value of $55,000 (includes Westco trailer & ALL TAXES PAID!
NO LIMITS on the # of tickets you can purchase ($100 TICKET = 1 ENTRY).
The more tickets you buy, the better your odds of winning!
Please help us spread the word — all funds go directly to our program and toward our mission of creating and supporting 335 mentoring matches in 2024!
Play UNLIMITED Arcade Games at Stars & Strikes of Summerville!
We still have room for 80 guests (40 matches) for UNLIMITED arcade games at Stars and Strikes!
Saturday, March 16: 10 AM to 2 PM
A card will be shared between each match during the event — please register yourself and your Little ASAP. We can’t wait to see you there!
Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra Tour & Concert
Join us for a PRIVATE BBBSL BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR of the Charleston Symphony followed by a Charleston Symphony YOUTH Orchestra concert. The concert will showcase 100+ Tri-County young musicians. The tour will share the ins and outs of symphonies, orchestras, and ALL the things that go on behind the scenes to make productions work!
WHEN: Sunday, March 24
Tour: 2:30-3:30 PM
Concert: 4:00-5:30 PM
WHERE: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
PARKING: There is free parking in the Gaillard Parking Garage, and there is also street or metered parking (free Sundays)
ATTIRE: School dress
FOOD: Outside food/drinks will not be provided, so please ask Littles/ Scholars to eat in advance. Concessions may be available for purchase.
Let’s Go Rays! South Carolina Stingrays Hockey Fan Appreciation Night with BBBSL
It’s time for some Stingrays hockey! The FIRST 10 MATCHES to RSVP get FREE admission, hot dogs, chips, beverages, and fun activities in the INVITATION-ONLY club rooms. Cool Ray will be in attendance for photos!
DATE: Saturday, April 6
TIME: Doors open at 5PM; hockey game runs from 6-9 PM
WHERE: North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive
COMING SOON: Shark Teeth Hunting with Charleston Party Catamaran
This isn’t your average seashell walk, folks! Bigs and Littles will have a blast aboard the Charleston Party Cat, where there will be plenty of aquatic games and activities to entertain them as they embark on an epic shark tooth-hunting quest along Charleston’s beaches.
Keep an eye out for our email with more information — we expect this April match activity to fill up fast!
As we aim to foster more meaningful connections between Bigs and Littles, we’re thrilled to expand our team! If you’re passionate about our mission, vision, and the impactful responsibilities these roles entail, we eagerly await your application! Please email your resume or refer an outstanding candidate to ssoutherland@innovatehcs.com. We look forward to connecting with you very soon!
SAVE THE DATE! BIG Beyond Activities for March 2024
March 20: BIG Beyond Entrepreneurship Speaker Series with Davon Gilliard, Founder of Can’t Stop Training.
March 27: BIG Beyond Bosch Field Trip — The field trip will take place during school hours and will include a plant tour, lunch on site, and group activities. BIG Beyond BIGS are invited to attend (must meet at the site). The Bosch experience is expected to take place between 10:45a-1:15p. More details coming soon! | REGISTER TO ATTEND
As you know, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry takes its JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) commitment seriously (click HERE to read our full commitment statement). As such, we have a responsibility to create and support SAFE relationships for ALL Littles.
Click the image above to launch the video on WHAT NOT TO DO if your Little/Scholar comes out to you.
The reality is that the VAST MAJORITY of you have Littles who are tweens or teens, and BECAUSE you are a trusted adult, you are LIKELY to be among the friends/important adults your Littles will turn to if they have something important to share about regarding their sexual orientation or gender. Knowing this COULD be a little unnerving even for those who feel fully prepared, so….
Within this video, we will explore:
- The data
- Our POLICY requiring Bigs to NEVER out our Littles to ANYONE and what TO DO if your Little shares with you
- Why this is the BIGGEST compliment
- Why this is a child safety/welfare issue
- Our invitation to support YOU
Miss the February BIG Huddle? Click to Watch the Recap!
