For Immediate Release
Contact: Aleisha Coleman
The
Schmidt Family Foundation awards $25,000 to
Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
West Palm Beach, FL (June 4,
2013) – The Schmidt Foundation has recently awarded a $25,000
grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS).
This contribution will help BBBS expand their mentoring programs for at-risk
children and youth in southern Palm Beach County, providing more children with
strong and enduring, professionally supported mentoring relationships that will
change their lives for the better, forever. Through these positive,
one-on-one mentoring relationships, children learn to see themselves as their
mentors see them: as valuable and capable individuals who, despite
environmental limitations, can set goals for themselves, and experience social,
academic, and personal success in their everyday lives.
“We sincerely
appreciate the Schmidt Family Foundation’s support of our mentoring programs,”
said William P. Bee, Jr., BBBS President and CEO. “The investment will make a
tremendous impact on the lives of the children in our local community.”
“The Schmidt Family
Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to helping people help
themselves. By providing an appropriate financial catalyst, the
Foundation gives individuals the means to alleviate suffering or to make the
most of their given abilities, that they may make the greatest returns to
society” (http://www.schmidtfamilyfoundation.org/).
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin
Counties
BBBS provides children facing adversity ages 6-17 with
volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. The organization has
provided mentors to children in Martin County sine 1986 and in Palm Beach
County since July of 2010. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA)
recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best
performing agencies nationwide. South Florida Business Leader Magazine ranked
BBBS in 2009, 2010, and again in 2011 as one of the top 100 South Florida small
businesses. To find out how you can get involved, visit www.mentorbig.org.
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