BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN WORK OF HEART
Youth participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County program explored the concepts of fear and safety at a special arts experience presented by Work of HeART, which provides a series of artistic and collaborative projects for youth related to JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) initiatives. The event, which took place at [...]
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY HOSTS BIGS, LITTLES AND FAMILIES AT BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AND FIELD DAY
Three hundred and fifty Bigs, Littles and their families attended a run-jump-and-play field day celebrating the end of summer and the upcoming school year at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway at Broward Central Regional Park. “It was really terrific to see our Littles have so much fun at this [...]
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD NAMES BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County recently named Guillermo (Willy) Gomez, President of Southeast and Mid-Charlotte Commercial Banking for Woodforest National Bank, Chair of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Board of Directors, a position he will hold for the next two years. Gomez, who joined Woodforest National Bank in 2016, was [...]
LGBTQ+ YOUTH NEED EXTRA CARE – OPINION PIECE
There are about 50,000 young people who identify as LGBTQ+ in Broward County. Sadly, they are often rejected, scorned, ridiculed and cast aside. Many struggle with their identity, creating feelings of isolation, confusion and a lack of belonging. All of these challenges come together to make life exceptionally hard for these young people. According to [...]
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD TAKES 2021 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA GOLD STANDARD AWARD
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward is one of 12 out of 230 BBBSA agencies across the nation to receive this honor. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County has been recognized as a 2021 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Gold Standard Award winner, one of 12 organizations out of 230 BBBSA [...]
WALK WITH US IN THE 2022 WILTON MANORS STONEWALL PRIDE PARADE
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is PROUD to participate in the 2022 Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade on Saturday, June 18th 7:00 PM at 2435 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. If you are interested in walking with us in solidarity as allies in the parade, we welcome you to show your [...]
