Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates 25 Years of Mentoring

$25 for 25 - Celebrating and Supporting
25 Years of Mentoring Children in Acadiana

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is proud to be celebrating 25 years of mentoring service! Since 1985, we have provided thousands of caring adult mentors to children in the Acadiana area. To honor our silver anniversary and support these important programs, we are launching an online fundraiser, $25 for 25. For just $25, you can help provide opportunities for positive youth development to the children of Acadiana through our one-to-one mentoring programs. To make an online donation, or to create your own fundraising page, go to www.firstgiving.com/acadianabigs. Be BIG and show your support!

One BIG Step - A Step Show to Promote Education

One Big Step ~ A Step Show to Promote Education was presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana on Saturday, May 1^st from 1:30-3:30 at the Clifton Chenier Center. Although Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana focuses primarily on one-to-one mentoring, One Big Step was an attempt to reach out to the children on our waiting list, as well as those currently in our program, with a positive message about the importance of education. Performers included step teams from UL’s Alpha Phi Alpha & Sigma Gamma Rho, Comeaux High School and Northside High School. By showing examples of these talented individuals and groups, whose membership requires maintaining a certain GPA and upholding a Code of Conduct, One Big Step highlighted the importance of making good grades and reaching for higher education. Kenneth Boudreaux served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Other speakers included Tonya Bolden-Ball, Willy Ricks, Crystal Quillen and Aaron Williams who all serve as mentors and positive role models in our program.