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Big Brothers Big Sisters to host bowling fund-raiser
Brett Nuckles
Issue date: 3/2/07 Section: Community
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Butler County is taking steps to make its bowling philanthropy event this year appeal to community members outside of its normal Miami University student participants.
With a long history in Oxford, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Butler County will host its 25-year anniversary of Bowl for Kids Sake at Oxford Lanes March 24.
Jessica Greene, director of BBBS school programs, explains that the difference in this year's event, as opposed to years past, is the emphasis on attracting a broader audience to the fund-raiser.
"We've done them in Oxford in the past," Greene said. "But they were more focused on the campus community. This year we're trying to market it better so we can reach a broader audience."
She emphasized that anyone in the community can participate in the fund-raiser, students and local residents alike.
For the first time, BBBS of Butler County has hired one person whose sole job is to run and promote Bowl for Kids Sake. Greene explained that having a single person focusing on Bowl for Kids sake has helped the project to be more focused.
"Call it a change of attitude," she said. "We're trying to broaden our message. We want everyone to know that they can join in and help us out." Julie Dichtl, development
director for BBBS of Butler County, emphasized the importance of fund raising for BBBS.
"What we do doesn't raise any money," Dichtl said. "We don't charge for our services, so we have to find other ways to bring in funding. That's what Bowl for Kids Sake is all about."
The BBBS mentorship program pairs children with an older mentor, known as a Big Brother or a Big Sister.
The event asks each bowler to collect pledge money, prior to bowling, in support of the mentorship program. As a nonprofit, volunteer-driven program, BBBS relies on donations and fund-raisers such as this one for support.
All Bowl for Kids Sake donations will go toward recruiting, training and supervising new mentors. Ideally, mentors serve as a friend and role model to children in need.
With a long history in Oxford, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Butler County will host its 25-year anniversary of Bowl for Kids Sake at Oxford Lanes March 24.
Jessica Greene, director of BBBS school programs, explains that the difference in this year's event, as opposed to years past, is the emphasis on attracting a broader audience to the fund-raiser.
"We've done them in Oxford in the past," Greene said. "But they were more focused on the campus community. This year we're trying to market it better so we can reach a broader audience."
She emphasized that anyone in the community can participate in the fund-raiser, students and local residents alike.
For the first time, BBBS of Butler County has hired one person whose sole job is to run and promote Bowl for Kids Sake. Greene explained that having a single person focusing on Bowl for Kids sake has helped the project to be more focused.
"Call it a change of attitude," she said. "We're trying to broaden our message. We want everyone to know that they can join in and help us out." Julie Dichtl, development
director for BBBS of Butler County, emphasized the importance of fund raising for BBBS.
"What we do doesn't raise any money," Dichtl said. "We don't charge for our services, so we have to find other ways to bring in funding. That's what Bowl for Kids Sake is all about."
The BBBS mentorship program pairs children with an older mentor, known as a Big Brother or a Big Sister.
The event asks each bowler to collect pledge money, prior to bowling, in support of the mentorship program. As a nonprofit, volunteer-driven program, BBBS relies on donations and fund-raisers such as this one for support.
All Bowl for Kids Sake donations will go toward recruiting, training and supervising new mentors. Ideally, mentors serve as a friend and role model to children in need.
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