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Uptown Thrift Store
"A New Way to Support"
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Uptown Thrift and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle officially kicked off their partnership with a grand opening on May 27th in Raleigh. Uptown Thrift will d
onate a portion of every sale to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle.
Our Bigs, Littles, parents, volunteers and supporters can help "Start Something" by donating a variety of donations including clothing donations, household items, appliances, and even jewelry donations to Uptown Thrift. You can also Donate furniture without the hassles of transporting heavy or bulky items.
All donations are tax-deductible and they will give you a tax deduction receipt when your donations are picked up. You can call to make your donation pickup appointment today by calling 561-702-7466 to schedule a pickup time.
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Click on link for more information
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Hot Tin Roof supports
Big Brothers Big Sisters with Charity Night
When: Monday, June 23, 2014
Where: Hot Tin Roof - 115 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Who is invited: Big's and volunteers (Please invite your friends too) No one under 21 years old can attend
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Click on the link below to learn more about Hot Tin Roof
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"A Decade of Trust and Dedication"
They were both nervous the first time they met 10 years ago. Claire Fraser was worried Desaree� Johnson wouldn't like her. Johnson was worried that Fraiser wouldn't stick around. Needless to say those nerves went away with time.
Johnson and Fraser are part of the program Big Brothers Big Sisters, which matches younger children with older mentors. Johnson had previously had two "big sisters" that didn't work out. As an only child, she wanted someone to give her advice and be around for her. She found that person in Fraser.
On Saturday, Fraser watched Johnson walk across the stage as she graduated from Chapel Hill High School. She's kept a picture of Johnson from the fourth grade on her vanity. Now she can't wait to get a copy of her senior photos.
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Team Member Spotlight
Miriam was nominated this month because she has such a strong work ethic, she provides great support as a Match Support Specialist and she is a great team player!
Length of time employed by BBBS - 1 Year 6 Months
Position and role in the agency- Match support specialistWhat part of your role do you enjoy the most -
The part I enjoy most about Match Support is being able to interact with the matches at our agency events. It is fun for me to get to see the Bigs and Littles interacting as well as get in on the fun by playing games and doing activities with the matches as well.
Proudest professional accomplishment -
My proudest professional accomplishment has been deciding to continue my education by getting my Master's in Social Work. I have just started my journey as an MSW student at East Carolina University and I am loving my experience so far.
What is your favorite past time -
My favorite past time is spending time with my family at our farm land in Vance County. There is no internet or TV so we enjoy spending time outside or in the kitchen talking while preparing food.
What would be your dream life style -
My dream lifestyle would be having the means to travel the world and partake in new experiences with my husband and my family.
Where did you grow up -
I grew up in Raleigh, NC and also went to NC State University. I am an Oak City girl and love being in between the mountains and the beach.
Education -
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from NC State University and I am now pursuing my Master's Degree in Social Work from East Carolina University.
Personal Inspiration -
My personal inspiration is my grandmother because she loves to laugh and has never met a stranger!
Fun fact -
These days people assume that my sister and I are twins but she is actually 6 years younger than me!
You can ask me about -
You can ask me about being an NC State Fan! I have season football tickets and even though some days are harder than others, I love to support the Wolfpack!
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Brenda Boyd Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship supports little's who further their education
Former Board Member, Brenda Boyd, and her husband, Art Crotzer, have created a scholarship fund specifically for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle.
The scholarship is designed to help Little's who are graduating from high school and going on to further their education, either in a 2 year or a 4-year accredited college, university program or trade school in the state of
North Carolina.
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We are so grateful to Brenda Boyd for her commitment to BBBST over the years and making sure children's lives change for the better forever.
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Support our Create-A-Match Initiative
Each time you make a
donation online for at least $10 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters you will receive a free breakfast sandwich and cup of coffee from Bruegger's Bagels or a free pizza from Zpizza
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Upcoming Events
North Carolina Symphony Summerfest
Saturday May 24, 2014 at 5:30 PM EDT -to- Saturday July 12, 2014 at 9:00 PM EDT
You are invited to enjoy an evening of beautiful music on the lawn at the Koka Booth Amphitheater with the NC Symphony at the Summerfest Concert Series. Tickets are good for any of the following dates: May 24th, May 31st, June 6th, June 7th, June 14th, June 20th, June 21st, June 28th and July 12th. Please RSVP (up to 3 guests). Limited tickets.
Koka Booth Amphitheater
Museum of Life and Science Tickets
Friday June 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM EDT -to- Monday June 30, 2014 at 5:00 PM EDT
Free Passes to the Durham Museum of Life and Science! Limited tickets. To reserve tickets please RSVP today (limit 2)! Tickets can be mailed or picked up at our office.
Tickets expire June 30th Contact syoung@bbstri.org to coordinate ticket distribution to the Museum.
Russell Wilson Passing Academy
Saturday June 21, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
The Russell Wilson Passing Academy (RWPA) is a football camp for all positions. The purpose of this camp is to help children ages 9-17 develop the fundamental skills of being a great football player, but our objective is much greater. The RWPA exists to promote the mental and physical development of youth, character and good sportsmanship.
NC State University - Carter-Finley Practice Field
Pregnancy support services of Durham/Chapel Hill-Sexual Integrity Workshop
Pregnancy Support Services of Durham/Chapel Hill will be on campus providing a Sexual Integrity presentation for youth ages 12-17. Topics Being Covered: Sex in the Media, Teen Pregnancy, and Emotional Aspects of Sex *Youth must have a signed parent permission form to attend the workshop.
BBBS of the Triangle
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Join us for an upbeat event with
I'm A Great Child Worldwide founder and author, Janet Bauer. She's taught simple, yet transforming tools, to thousands of children and adults around the United States, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.
What if you could quickly, easily, and in a fun way draw out the natural strengths in your little brother or little sister? What if you could help children get a better view of themselves so they could positively change their lives? What if you learned more about your strengths too?
Lunch is being provided by PDQ, Raleigh Location
When - Saturday, June 28th
Time - 11:00 to 1:00PM
Location - Big Brothers Big Sisters 909 Aviation Parkway Ste 1500
RSVP - ayoung@bbbstri.org
What if you could quickly, easily, and in a fun way draw out the natural strengths in your little brother or little sister? What if you could help children get a better view of themselves so they could positively change their lives? What if you learned more about your strengths too?
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