March 10th, 2023



IN THIS ISSUE:

• Big Celebration Picnic
• Jim Click Raffle
• Tucson Rotary Raffle
• Arizona Gives Day

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves." ― Steven Spielberg

We are so excited to introduce our newest matches! Congratulations to the Bigs and Littles who are starting this journey together! These new matches join hundreds of other matches in our program to create meaningful & impactful friendships that last!

We are always looking for volunteers to get involved with our program! Are you ready to get started? Are you ready to change a child's life for the better? Excellent!

Don't wait another day to be a part of positive change in the world.

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of Chandler Warden and Bert W. Martin Foundation. Every year, Mr. Warden invests in our programs and ensures our representation in our beloved Rodeo Parade.

His continued support of our community's youth is invaluable, and we are thankful for his commitment to igniting potential and providing access to life-changing opportunities.

Our Big Brothers Big Sisters team and matches were so excited to be part of the Tucson Rodeo Parade! It was so much fun to be on the float and wave to all the people who cheered us on. We got to show off our BBBS pride, and it was a great experience as always. We look forward to coming back next year and participating again. Thanks to everyone who made it possible!

Our goal bar is moving up and up all thanks to YOU!

We still have slots available for you to sign up and register your squad today!

Bringing back the classics from the town of Bedrock to Spacely Space Sprockets:

• Create a fundraising team, up to 6 Hanna-Barbera FANS!
• Members raise funds and awareness
• You Got it Doc! Join us for 2 hours of Bowl FUN in March/April

We had an incredible time at our Big Celebration Picnic!

Our Bigs & Littles had a blast playing games, crafting, and spending quality time together.

We are extremely grateful to Dutch Bros Coffee, Engage Foundation Rugby, Tucson Community Gardens, Parks in Focus, and Young at HeArt Together for being event partners and making the day even more extraordinary.

We are thankful for everyone who joined us and made the event a success.

Click HERE to check out the Facebook photo album for more pictures of the fun!

JIM CLICK MILLIONS FOR TUCSON RAFFLE!

The Jim Click Automotive Team is presenting a NEW 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor to the entire community to be used as the featured prize in an ongoing effort to raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations in Southern Arizona.

With your $25 contribution you could win this stunning vehicle or one of two other great prizes! The best part is that 100% of your contribution will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona!

We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the recipients of the proceeds from the Rotary Club of Tucson Tucson Classics Car Show!



Raffle tickets are now available, with a portion of the proceeds going towards one-to-one youth mentoring. Please click the link and remember to credit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona when making your purchase.

SAVE THE DATE FOR ARIZONA GIVES DAY ON APRIL 4TH, 2023!

We are participating in Arizona Gives Day which is an annual giving movement uniting nonprofits, big and small, new and established, to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving. The event helps raise awareness about the critical role Arizona nonprofits play in our communities and inspires people to give generously creating a thriving and stronger Arizona for all.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona

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