For Immediate Release
Contact: Aleisha Garcia
agarcia@mentorbig.org
Phone: 561-727-3450
Publix Super Markets and Publix
Patrons Make a BIG Difference
September 5, 2011 (Palm Beach, FL) – Students at Lincoln Elementary School (LES) and Pleasant City Community Elementary School (PCCES) are ready for the school year thanks to the generous donations of Publix patrons. Friday, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) CEO Bill Bee, Publix Super Markets Regional Director Chuck White, WPB City Commissioner Sylvia Moffett, PB Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, Spirit of Giving Karen Krumholtz and Dan Calloway presented principals Dr. Tracy Sims and Dr. Moneek McTier with boxes of school supplies.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) received a delivery of school supplies valued at over $116,000 from Publix Super Markets. Two Men and a Truck and Advantage Ford of Stuart have been instrumental in helping BBBS distribute the supplies. BBBS will be distributing school supplies to over 30 schools in addition to children in BBBS programs in Palm Beach and Martin County. It is anticipated that this should be enough school supplies to serve over 11,000 students.
Students will be receiving notebook paper, pencils, glue, folders,
rulers, highlighters and much more! BBBS is so thankful for the opportunity to
provide local children with the supplies that they need to succeed in the
classroom.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters is fortunate to have the support of Publix
Super Market and their shoppers,” said BBBS President and CEO, William Bee. “It
is the continued generous support of businesses like Publix that serves to
provide our organization with the opportunity to create better lives for the
children in our community.”
"Publix is
happy to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin
Counties throughout the year," said Kim Reynolds, Publix’s Miami media and
community relations manager. "We’d like to thank our customers and
associates who generously gave to this campaign and are so pleased that
together we were able to make such a large donation of school supplies this
year. We are proud to support this organization and the children and families
they serve in our community."
Photo Caption:
Spirit of Giving Karen Krumholtz, Dan Calloway, PCCES Principal Dr.
Moneek McTier, PB Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, WPB City Commissioner Sylvia
Moffett, Publix Regional Director Chuck White, BBBS CEO Bill Bee, LES Principal
Dr. Tracy Sims and LES students thank Publix Super Market and their patrons for
their generous donation of school supplies.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6-17 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 William P. Bee Jr. as “CEO of the Year- Small Agency
Category” in 2007. South Florida Business Leader Magazine ranked BBBS in 2009,
2010 and again in 2011 as one of the top 100 South Florida small businesses.
Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.
