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Big Things are Happening
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November 2009 |
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 Greetings!
Changes are afoot at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County! In addition to upcoming fundraising events, we are launching a social networking program, including a facebook page and a twitter account. As always, we want to extend thanks to everyone who has volunteered in the past, and we look forward to involving you in our online programs as well.
Thanks for taking a moment to read this newsletter, and we look forward to your input on what we can do to improve your experience with our agency. |
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 BBBSOC on Facebook & Twitter!
You can now follow Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County on Twitter and on Facebook! These two services will provide you with up-to-date information on events, news items, and photos. They'll also allow you to interact directly with the agency by giving your input on your Big Brothers Big Sisters experience.
You can follow us on Twitter here,
And/or you can become a Facebook Fan here (you need to be signed into Facebook for the link to work)
Join in the conversation today!
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 Our Annual Holiday Giftwrap Fundraiser is coming soon!
Volunteers are needed to help cut, tape, and fold their way to building brighter futures for Orange County Youth in need. We will be at the Newburgh Mall from December 16-24 giftwraping packages to raise money for mentoring and youth development programs and we can use your able hands to help out!
If you or your business are interested in volunteering for giftwrapping shifts, please email Carolyn Bennett or phone at (845) 562-5900 x32. If you can't make it to volunteer, please stop by to have your holiday packages wrapped! |
New Staff Members!
If you haven't been to see us in a while, come by and you'll see some familiar faces as well as some new ones.
Maria Jimenez comes to us from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinelles County in Florida, and will be working with our Hispanic Mentoring Initiative. In addition to being bilingual, she brings years of experience to our organization so we can better serve our Hispanic population.
Alicia Bonadonna has previously worked at Mentoring Connections, an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Wisconsin. She recently joined our agency and will be working with mentors and mentees in Western Orange County, including the Port Jervis Area.
Carolyn Bennett is our new Director of Resource Development, and will be doing a lot of behind-the-scenes work to bring awareness of our organization to the Orange County Community. In addition to creating newsletters like the one you're currently reading, she is also overseeing Business Partnership Development to cultivate relationships with area corporations and organizations. |
 A Big thank you for the Little things you do
We can't do what we do without the help from volunteers and support from donors like you! With that in mind, we want to present a small honor roll of folks who have recently been so good to us!
The Susie Reizod Foundation who helped a Little Brother keep walking proud.
Donors Jeff Levitt & Mark Gabriel who donated tickets so matches
could catch the thrill of Army Football.
Andrea and Jordan Ely, who donated a beautiful table and chairs
to brighten a family's home.
Business as Usual who donated proceeds from the Street Car Swap.
The Golfers & Sponsors who helped the raise $11,000 at our first annual
"Fore the Kids" Golf Classic.
Big Brother Anthony Breit, for his 100 service hours &
the Verizon Company match.
Adams Fairacre Farms Car Show & Harvest Fest donations.
The Newburgh Rotary Club, for their $500 donation. Car Donation Donors who keep the support coming in from www.donateacar.com. United Way, CFC & SEFA Donors who chose Big Brothers Big Sisters as their charity of choice. |
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Please Help those in need in your community
We are collecting donations for Middletown Cares Coalition. These are the items we're collecting at the office:
- 1 lb. cans of coffee
- boxes of tea bags
- cans whole or crushed tomatoes (or jars of sauce)
- 2 lbs boxes of pasta
- 2 cans of the same vegetable
- 2 cans of the same soup or boxes of soup mix
- box of cake mix
- box of stuffing mix
- can of cranberry sauce (jellied or whole)
- 2 cans of gravy
- boxes of instant potatoes
- cans of Tuna (any kind)
- jars of peanut butter
- jars of jelly
Items are due by the end of the day, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 |
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Another Way To Help:
Barnes & Noble of Newburgh at 1245 Rt. 300 is having a book drive in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County.
Look for the kiosk on the floor for information on how you can purchase a book for one of our kids! |
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| BFKS |
 Save the Date!
Sunday, March 28, 2010 is Bowl For Kids' Sake! Start thinking about your teams now!
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Quick Links
For more information about mentoring go to:
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| We appreciate you! |
| Thanks for taking the time to read this newsletter. We look forward to any input you have in helping us continue to be a strong agency with positive impact. |
| Contact Information |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County
(845) 562-5900
Nancy Kosloski, Executive Director, x28
Julie Woodward, Program Director, x39 Carolyn Bennett, Director of Resource Development, x32
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