The Ellis County Press: Big Brothers Big Sisters ignite drive

Big Brothers Big Sisters ignite drive
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Editor on 09/24/2009 11:54:00


CEDAR HILL - Big Brothers Big Sisters has embarked on a campaign to enlist 45
mentors in 45 days aptly named "45 mentors in 45 days."
"Cedar Hill has 69 children on the waiting list for a "Big," said Diana
Phillips, regional executive director of BBBS. Nearly 30 children have been
waiting more than a year for a mentor and three more than two years.
BBBS has been serving children in Cedar Hill for several decades through a
program that places mentors with chil-dren. Its newest venture is a school-based
program, through which mentors spend a lunch break with their "Littles."
Phillips said the mission of the organization is to enrich, encourage and
empower children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive,
one-on-one mentoring.
_For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters call 888-887-BIGS or visit
www.bbbstx.org. _