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New Mentor Training is
SATURDAY
JANUARY 17
9:00AM - NOON
See other Mentor Information on our website.
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THANK YOU!
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Thank you so much for the support of our generous donors.
Sally Cooney Anderson Ashley Barber Benevity Community Impact Fund Gene Brown Chris Burns Costco Dawn & William DeCourcey Clay Dickenson Melanie Edwards FALSA Ryan Fernett Steve & Beth Flanagan Elizabeth Garnett John Garnett Michael Gillies GMRI, Inc. - Longhorn Steakhouse Patrick Guido Tracy Hymes The Honorable Matt Kelly Philip King Stephen Kingsley Kohl's Karen Liebenow Laurie Livingston James Matthews Nicole McDaniels Charles McDaniel - Hilldrup Moving & Storage Rennie & Richmond McDaniel Fund John & Deborah McManus Greg Mellors Catherine Miller Saller Moose Lodge 1655 Sean Muldoon Lee Murray Nerium The Opp Shop Cynthia Osband Andre Pineda Frank & Ana Robinson Jamie & John Scoggin Spotsylvania Lions Club Erin Stailey Dwight Taylor United Bank Ronald & Michele Utt Wal-Mart Central Park Sam Wells
Thank you to all our supporters!
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IF YOUR LITTLE AND THEIR FAMILY WILL NEED HELP FOR THIS HOLIDAY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. WE ARE MAKING LISTS FOR CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE.
PLEASE CALL YOUR MATCH ADVOCATE AT
540-371-7444 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR MALE (AND FEMALE) MENTORS
WeBuildMen.org is a place to get the know how, tools and support to help build tomorrow's men, today.
We've set out to build a national movement that encourages men to join us to help change a young man's life, starting with this community platform that's custom-built for today's man-to help him take on the challenges of contemporary mentorship in a bite-sized, confident and exciting way. Read More...
ALSO CHECK OUT MATCHLINE TV ON YOUTUBE FOR OTHER MENTORING RESOURCES! |
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ACTIVITIES
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING
DECEMBER 28TH
12:30-3:30
Start by making Christmas Cards and then going to lift spirits at Carriage Hill. Contact Liz Taylor at (540) 850-4930 to sign up.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUR WEEKLY ACTIVITY LIST ON OUR WEBSITE!
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WORDS OF WISDOM
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"I was made to feel I could do things. If you get this feeling early and can hold it until you're 15, you tend to never lose it."
- John Updike
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We wish you and your family the most joyous of holidays! May the joy you bring to the children of our community return to you throughout the season and into the new year. Your warmth, commitment and caring are gifts that have a lasting impact! |
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Did you know we have a schools-based program at Widewater Elementary School?
Big Sister Chrissy Budai-Williams has been matched with Little Sister Macara for almost two years.  They meet once a week for school work, conversation and fun. If Macara had her way, they would visit every day of the week! Chrissy loves Macara's sweet smile and the way Macara tackles each assignment with enthusiasm, and Macara loves having her very own, special "Big Sister!" |
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UPCOMING EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, December 13th, 9:00am
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
All ages are welcome to attend this event for a delicious breakfast at the Fredericksburg Baptist Church (Caroline Street entrance). Santa will make an appearance and will have presents for all children in our program. Join in the fun festivities for all!
Call the office to sign up 540-371-7444!
BOTS FOR TOTS
The holiday season is upon us! With it brings the holiday spirit and good cheer! The National Society of Black Engineers Potomac River Professionals "Bots for Tots" campaign will begin. Help us bring a little joy to needy children in the community this holiday. On November 3rd through December 12th, we will be collecting fun and engaging toys that explore learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)!
All toys donated must be new and unwrapped.
On December 13th, the Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters organization will receive the toys we have collected. They will distribute them to the children in their program. We hope to bring a wonderful surprise to many children in our community and help them discover how rewarding and exciting it is to learn and develop their STEM abilities.
If you would like to make a donation, we have several drop-off locations and examples of STEM toys listed below, but all types of donations are welcomed and appreciated!
Drop off Locations:
Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters, 325A Wallace Street, Fredericksburg
NSWC Federal Credit Union 17442 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren
University of Mary Washington 4224 University Drive, King George
Examples include but not limited to:
PASSPORT TO MANHOOD
January Dates to Be Determined
Passport to Manhood promotes and teaches responsibility, while reinforcing positive behavior in young men ages 12 to 14. Passport to Manhood consists of 8 small-group sessions, each of which concentrates on a specific aspect of manhood through highly interactive activities. Each participant is issued his own "Passport" to underscore the idea that he is on a journey of maturation and personal growth. This project is sponsored by Omega Psi Phi, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Boys & Girls Club.
Please contact our office at 540-371-7444 for more information and to complete an application.
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BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE
Mark your calendars for March 7th & 8th to participate in Bowl For Kids Sake, our signature fundraiser.
Registration and other information will be available on our website soon. Please visit www.rbbbs.org to sign up soon and see pictures of last year's event on our Facebook page.
NEW ONLINE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND ADULT CHAMPIONS
Understood.org is an amazing resource for parents of kids with learning and attention issues, and helps all adult champions of kids with learning difference better understand and learn how to support them. Here are a few tools from the site:
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Through Your Child's Eyes - A tool that lets parents experience what it's like to have reading, math, writing, organization and attention issues.
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Tech Finder - The opportunity to get personalized recommendations for apps, website and games matched to their children's needs.
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Experts Live - Daily live chats and webinars with experts in learning and attention issues.
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Secure Parents Groups - A secure online community in which parents can connect with other parents who are on similar journeys.
NBC Education's Parent Toolkit is a guide that helps parents/guardians and other caring adults understand each state of a child's educational journey. Click here.
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We are continuously updating our webpages with events and activities. Find us at www.rbbbs.org and look at our Events and Bigs Only pages to find different activities, events and ways to contribute.
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