March is Women’s History Month

This Women’s History Month, we have been honoring the legacy of those women who opened doors and paved the way by continuing their spirit of leadership through mentorship. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we see it happen every day: when girls connect with mentors who share their experiences and dreams. Every conversation, every achievement, every breakthrough adds to our community's story of progress. Because mentorship isn't just about guidance – it's about creating spaces where young people can see themselves in tomorrow's success stories.

Today, we honor two of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle’s executive leaders, Sabrina Slade and Kimberly Breeden. Sabrina became the first Executive Director of BBBS of Orange and Durham Counties in 2000. Kim was the CEO from 2002 to 2017. She led the reconfiguration of BBBS of Orange and Durham Counties with YMCA Big Brothers Big Sisters to form Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, Inc.

Thank you, Sabrina and Kim, for believing in the power and promise of youth, driving our mission forward, and building up the mentorship movement in the Triangle. Join us in celebrating these women, the women in your lives, and the women who have been a consistent driving force behind positive change.

Mentorship is key to empowering the next generation of leaders. Let's make sure that Women’s History is part of the conversation, always.  

💚#BeBig 💚 #BiggerTogether💚

Sabrina Slade (l) and Kimberly Breeden (r)

WE NEED YOU!!

BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE UPDATE

We’re only at 23% of our fundraising goal for the 2025 Bowl for Kids’ Sake (BKFS) campaign. We have five weeks left to reach our campaign goal, and with Superheroes like you, we know we can do it!

WHAT WE NEED

• We’re looking for passionate supporters to start a fundraising team rallying friends, family, and colleagues to join the cause.

HOW IT WORKS

• You can fundraise by yourself or with a team of up to 6 people.

• Create your fundraising team and fundraising page on the Bowl For Kids’ Sake Fundraising page HERE; it takes only 5 minutes

• Use the online link, and text, email or ask friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors to join you in fundraising or to make a donation

• Each team member will create their own fundraising page (3 minutes) to share their link with their network.

TIPS

• We’re celebrating our 25^th Anniversary this year – what a perfect way to suggest donations in 25’s – $25, $125, $250, $1,250 and so on, but know that all donations are welcome!

• CHALLENGE GRANT - Donations from new donors and increased gifts from current donors will be matched by a $25,000 challenge!! It’s ALL OR NOTHING, so charge up your superpowers and let’s go!

• Share on your SOCIAL MEDIA networks

CELEBRATE

• Raise $625 and come celebrate with us on April 26th on the lanes!

• Don’t like bowling? That’s okay – it’s a community celebration. Listen to music, chat with Bigs and Littles and other community members, enjoy some pizza. A fun time!

• You love bowling? Great – you’ll enjoy all of the above and 1 ½ hours of bowling.

Will you step up to the lane and be a game-changer, a Superhero, for local kids? Superheroes are the best of us. The heart of a superhero is meant to inspire. In case you missed it, Superheroes is the theme this year!

Reach out to us if you have any questions: Kay Pettigrew at kpettigrew@bbbstri.org or Vandora Hope Davis at vdavis@bbbstri.org – we’d love to help you get started!

We’re also seeking sponsors! Please email Vandora for more information.