5th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. Career Skills Mentoring Program Graduation

For Immediate Release
Contact: Aleisha Garcia
agarcia@mentorbig.org

Phone: 772-283-8373

5^th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc.

Career Skills Mentoring Program Graduation

Stuart, FL (May 16, 2011)- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. (BBBS) recognized twenty-seven 8th graders from Murray Middle School and Stuart Middle School for successfully completing the Career Skills Mentoring Program.

Each child was accompanied by the business mentor as they were both acknowledged for their accomplishments. BBBS would like to thank all of our Business Mentors and Murray Middle and Stuart Middle School’s Principals and Coordinators.

“We are grateful for the continued support from all of our Business Mentors. Everyone did an awesome job with the kids and many of the children personally complimented them for their support and guidance,” said BBBS CEO/President.

Business Mentors Included- Gertrude Walden, Treasure Coast Harley Davidson, Crown Trophy, Pro Cycles, Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Beard, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey L.L.P., Jensen Beach Animal Hospital, Birds on Safari, Family Foot & Ankle, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., Vintage Guitar Closet, Seacoast National Bank, Boulevard Animal Hospital, Savannah Animal Hospital, Crossroad’s Architecture, C & W Computers, Painted Pears Art Studio, Dr. William J. Bohen Dental, and Stuart Police Department.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

BBBS provides at-risk children ages 6-18 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986, the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies nationwide. BBBSA recognized CEO Bill Bee as “CEO of the Year – Small Agency Category” in 2007. South Florida Business Leader Magazine ranked BBBS Martin County in 2009 and again in 2010 as one of the top 100 South Florida small businesses. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.