For Immediate Release
Contact: Aleisha Coleman
Phone: 772-678-7487
Dwyer High School
Football Team and
Big Brothers Big
Sisters Develop a Valuable Friendship
Palm Beach County, FL
– Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties (BBBS) would
like to thank Dwyer High School football players for stepping up to the plate
to mentor a whole new population of boys in Palm Beach County. BBBS is truly
excited to be embarking on this wonderful opportunity and sees it as a model
for future collaborations between high school athletes and school’s after care
facilities.
The Dwyer High School athletes will be mentoring 18 boys at
Grove Park Elementary After Care during the weekly Think Big Club. High school
students meet their “Littles” to help with homework, do activities
and work on projects together in a supervised setting. These matches make
an incredible impact on both the Little and the High School Big.
BBBS appreciates the support of everyone involved in
creating an exciting new opportunity in our community. Thanks to all who helped
make this happen: Grove Park Extended Day Coordinator, Patricia
Almaguer, Grove Park Elementary School Principal Eric Gross, Pastor Scott
Arnold, Head Football Coach Jack Daniels, and Dwyer High School Principal, Dr.
Gloria Sheffield.
“It is the help of
the community that allows our organization to continue improving the lives of
children in our area,” said Yvette Flores, Enrollment & Match Support
Specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “We
are so privileged to have so much support in Martin and Palm Beach County.”
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 and again in 2010 as one of the top 100 South
Florida small businesses. Visit www.mentorbig.org
to learn more.
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