January 11th, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:

National Mentoring Month
Bowl For Kids' Sake
BIG Open House
Thank you Chuze Fitness

Thank You Tohono Chul
Board Member Spotlight
Big Thank You's

"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." – Martin Luther King Jr.

Mentoring is a powerful tool for empowering youth and helping them realize their full potential. It provides guidance, support, and a positive role model, helping young people build confidence, develop critical life skills, and achieve their goals. This Mentoring Month, let’s change the game. Make a connection with a young person that will last a lifetime.

Become a Mentor Today!

Bowl For Kids' Sake!

🚀✨ Get ready to unleash your inner superhero at Bowl For Kids' Sake! We're thrilled to announce that this year's event is taking you straight into the exciting realm of ComicCon. Join us for 2 days filled with fun as we raise funds to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Whether you come with your company, friends, or family, Bowl For Kids' Sake guarantees a memorable experience that makes a difference. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, register today and let's make a positive impact together! 🎳🎉

BIG Open House!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona invites you to our first Open House, featuring a sneak peak tour of our NEW Campus and the Future Scott & Jennifer Lehman Youth Mentoring Center. Enjoy refreshments, snacks, and a few Big/Little activities!

Click Here to RSVP

Thank You Chuze Fitness

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Chuze Fitness for sharing the gift and the need for mentorship with their members and staff. Chuze Fitness promotes a culture of kindness and connection that transforms lives – something Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona knows a lot about. As we start a New Year and reflect during January, National Mentoring Month, we hope you will Chuze to be BIG!

Board Member Spotlight

Please join us in welcoming

John Lubniewski to our Board of Directors!

Mr Lubniewski is a recently retired tech and life science executive. He served in senior leadership roles at HTG Molecular, Roche Tissue Diagnostics/Ventana Medical Systems and Corning Inc. Mr Lubniewski has previous non-profit experience back in Warren County, New Jersey both as a member of the United Way Funds Distribution Committee as well as being a Board Member for Catholic Charities. He has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University. He and his wife have lived in Oro Valley for over 20 years

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Tohono Chul Gardens for their generous donation of free passes. This incredible opportunity allows our Matches to venture into the Sonoran Desert and immerse themselves in its unique nature and wildlife. We greatly appreciate their support in enabling our mentors and mentees to learn, explore, and create lasting memories together.

We are incredibly grateful to Lorelais Literary Foundations for their generous donation of books to our organization. Thanks to their support, our Littles now have the opportunity to read and explore an array of genres, expanding their imagination and fostering a love for reading. Thank you so much for your dedication to promoting literacy and for making a difference in our community!

MENTORING

IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.

A $200 donation will pay for one monthly group activity for Bigs and Littles.

A $100 donation will pay for one monthly group training for volunteers.

DONATE TODAY

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona

supportus@soazbigs.org www.soazbigs.org

Bowl For Kids' Sake!

BIG Open House!

Thank You Chuze Fitness

MENTORING

﻿IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.

IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.