Interim Director Announced

The Board of the South Central Ohio Big Brothers Big Sisters has hired a new Interim Director, Christy Schreick at their Board meeting on March 27, 2013.    During her twelve years at the agency, she has served as an Enrollment, Match and Match Support Specialist for 10 years and then as Program Director for 2 years.  In 2001, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Shawnee State University and then began working for Big Brothers and Big Sisters.    Schreick stated, “I am very anxious, but excited to take on this new role in the agency. I have some really big shoes to fill.  I really enjoy working with the children, volunteers and the communities we serve.  I look forward to meeting the teams at Bowling for Kids Sake held in April through the five county area.”  Board President, Joyce Atwood stated that the Board members welcome Schreick and consider her an asset with her years of experience at the agency. “Her knowledge of the agency and the community will make the transition easier for the children and families we serve.”

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An independent study conducted by Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) shows the success of our program. This study compared children on the Ready to be Matched with those who had a Big Brother or Big Sister. Those matched were:

• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
• 52% less likely to skip school
• 37% less likely to skip a class
• 33% less likely to hit someone
• More confident in their performance in schoolwork
• Had better relationships with their families

Special Event Announcement:

Now you have a BIG reason to go shopping for a LITTLE bit!!

National Campaign Opens Doors for Local Agency Partnerships

Thanks to a relationship that originated with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, jcpenney, through its jcp cares charitable giving program, has made Big Brothers Big Sisters of America its cause of the month this June. From June 1- 30, the department store will encourage customers to voluntarily round purchases up to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the nationwide mentoring organization. Contributions, which will be added to the amount the customer pays for merchandise purchased from all 1100 participating jcpenney stores or on www.jcp.com, will go directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Through the newly Nationwide Leadership Council-approved collaboration agreement, funds will go to agencies by the zip code from where the donations come.

Additionally, jcpenney will donate $1 for every $50 gift card sold during the month, giving Big Brothers Big Sisters an opportunity to receive an additional $50K.

Haggar Clothing Company, a mutual partner to both jcpenney and Big Brothers Big Sisters, will run an in-store campaign in all jcp locations that will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. For every pair of Haggar pants purchased, Haggar will donate $1 to Big Brothers Big Sisters with a maximum contribution of $50,000.