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National: www.bbbsa.org
NEW! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Blair County presents a new twist on gift giving. We have teamed up with a local company to bring you "Big Songs Personalized Gift Songs". A portion of the proceeds benefits our local agency. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
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Back To School Picnic
On Friday September 5th, a group of matches, unmatched Littles, and their families from Blair & Huntingdon counties ushered in the school year with a Back-To-School picnic at Canoe Creek State Park. The group participated in a scavenger hunt, limbo contest and a hula hoop relay game. There were also carnival type games for everyone to enjoy. A great dinner of hot dogs and assorted covered dishes were enjoyed by all. All the children in attendance received pencil boxes, notebooks and folders to take to school with them.
Limbo winners at the Back to School Picnic!
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1st United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg
Girls’ Night In
On Friday, November 7th, a group of matches attended the 1st Annual Girls’ Night In. The matches were able to test out some Mary Kay makeup and received free makeup samples, courtesy of Alyssa Key. The matches also played ice breaker games and listened to music. A dinner of pizza, vegetables, and fruit kabobs were served. The matches decorated frames and a match picture was taken after the makeup had been applied. Matches were able to take their picture and frame home as a souvenir from the evening.
LS Gabrial & BS Susan Fries model their make-over at Girls Night IN
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Hayride
On Sunday, October 14th, a group of matches and unmatched Littles from Blair and Huntingdon counties enjoyed a day at the JB Tree Farm in Alexandria. Bigs and Littles went on a hayride and tried to maneuver their way through the challenging corn maze. All participants also got to pick out their own pumpkin and enjoyed snacks provided by Gail Clapper, Huntingdon’s County Coordinator. Everyone had a great time and we couldn’t have asked for better weather.
Enjoying the beautiful weather after the hayride
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THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
Altoona Mirror
Alyssa Key
Anthony Misciagna
Blair County Human Service Office
Boscov’s
Carolyn Donaldson/WTAJ TV 10
Dollar General – Station Mall
Hollidaysburg YMCA
Hoss’s
Keller Engineers
MTS Transportation
Operation Our Town
Reliance Bank
Phil & Roz Sky
Second Avenue UM Church
Steve Seltzer Honda
United Way of Blair County
We apologize if we have inadvertently missed any kind supporters
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BENEFIT RIDE BENEFITS KIDS
Steve Seltzer Honda hosted a Motorcycle Run during Roar in the
Mountains, in September, to benefit BBBS of Blair & Huntingdon Counties.
A check for $900 was presented after the event. L-R: Steve Seltzer:
Owner, Karen Kelley: BBBS, Drew Black: Steve Seltzer Honda, and Alyssa
Key: BBBS.
Safety & Prevention Program
Saturday, January 24, 2009
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BBBS CONTINUES TO RECYCLE
If you have a home or office computer, fax machine, copier, cell phones, palm pilots, laptops, iPods, digital cameras, GPS, or ink cartridges,you can help. If you or your business are willing to help out, please contact us. Everything counts! Instead of pitching it in the waste can – donate it to US! You can drop them off at our office or we will gladly pick them up at your place of business. Last year we raised over $500, thanks to your support!
Special Thanks to:
Mountain Research M&T Bank
Bill Lambert NAPA Altoona Center Blair County Oil The Bair Foundation
Patterson, Pyle & Assoc. PC Keystone Printing
Marty & Carol Stern Ameriserv Financial
C&G Savings Bank
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WELCOME! - New Matches
August –Nov. 2008
BB Steve Bettwy & LB Josh
BB Zach Wineland & LB Tyler
BS Heather Cloud & LS Sandy
BS Ashley Wyandt & LS McKayliee
CONGRATULATIONS!
August – Nov. 2008 Anniversaries
1 Year
BS Audra Harding & Destine
2 Years
Bob Laverick & Patrick
Brenda Figart & Cassoundra
Jill Laverick & Therese
Cathy Moyer & Tiffany
3 Years
Barb Roberts & Daisy
5 Years
Jared Campbell & Zach
Todd Hall & Mason
Jason Hinkledire & Josh
Paula Craw & Courtney
7 Years
Matt & Brandy Gregg & Marcus
Jo Shaffer & Marina
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Inmates Provide Funds for our Children
Inmates from the State Correctional Institution at Cresson planned and participated in their 5th Annual Marathon, on Saturday, June 21st at the Institution. This event brings together inmates, prison staff, and community members. The Prison Marathon, formerly the PA Inmate Run-a-thon, raises funds, each year, to help support the local Big Brother Big Sister organization. The money raised is donated for youth-focused organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Blair County has been selected over the years, because of the positive services that they provide for the children from the local community.
An awards ceremony was held in October at SCI Cresson. Inmates and staff were recognized for their work and dedication to this annual event. Certificates and plaques were presented to runners completing the event. Special recognition was given to runners completing 13 to 26+ miles during the day. A check for $1,000 was presented to Karen Kelley, Executive Director, of BBBS of Blair County, which is used to help fund the agency’s Holiday Party each year.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Blair County was recently selected as a recipient of the Ronald McDonald’s House Charities grant, from the local Mid-Penn Region board of directors. The grant for $5,335 will be used to provide equipment for the agency’s community-based and school-based mentoring programs, in the local area. The objective of RMHC is to help children live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. Grants are awarded to organizations that develop, support, and encourage programs designed to make a difference in the lives of children.
In Picture: L-R: Timmy Cassidy: RMHC board member, Pete Williams:
Owner, Station Mall McDonaldb�s, Karen Kelley: Big Brothers Big Sisters,
Polly McGeary: RMHC board member, and Rob Emeigh: RMHC board member.
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