(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Kim Anastas , Executive Director and Johanna Guarino Development and Events Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County joined Frank Sparks in hour number one of Teleforum Wednesday January 22, 2020.

Kim and Johanna told the listeners about Big Brothers  Big Sisters of Beaver County and how January is National Mentor Month. They then went on to talk about some of the programs that they have. One of the newer programs they talked about is in four schools locally where the high school students mentor elementary students. The ladies are very pleased with how the program has progressed thus far. They  told the listeners stories about Bigs and Littles and the bond that some of them end up developing between the two of them even to the point that some Bigs have been in Littles weddings.

Kim talked about the extensive background check that they have to become a Big and   also took the listeners through the process of becoming a big, a little, and how the staff goes about matching the two together.

Johanna talked about Bowl for Kids Sake an annual bowl a-thon that is being held March 19-21 at Baden Bowl. Guarino told the listeners if they wanted to participate or even donate they could go to: https://www.firstgiving.com/event/33057/bowlforkidssake2020  for  more information.  She also talked about other fundraising events that Big Brothers Big Sisters has throughout 2020 like the Memorial Day Showcase held annually at Thursday’s in Bridgewater, Annual Golf Outing,  and the Annual Gala.

You can also see pictures and stay update with everything going on with Big Brothers Big Sisters by going to their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BigBrothersBigSistersBC/

If you would like more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters click on the logo below to be directed to their website or you can call (724) 843-4600.

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