Our 16th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake was a success due to our many sponsors and team participation this year. We had 70 teams bowling this year for a total of 380 bowlers. Our theme this year was “Bowling at the Lanes” with a retro 50’s 60’s atmosphere. Many bowlers dressed up to match the 50’s …
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40th Anniversary of BBBS of Hereford, Inc.
Plans are underway to honor and celebrate with the Founding Father(s), directors, and board members, who worked together to bring the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program to Hereford. Rodney Laubhan, a former school principal, in Hereford, was concerned about the children in his school, and in the community who came from single-parent homes. Mr. Laubhan conducted a survey …
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VFW Golf Tournament – July 26 & 27
The annual VFW Golf Tournament is set for July 26-27 at John Pitman Municipal Golf Course in Hereford. The tournament will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hereford’s positive youth development programs. First National Bank is sponsoring a “Closest to the Pin” Contest. A total of $300 in Hereford Bucks will be given to two …
Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2014
There was great turnout for Bowl for Kids’s Sake 2014, “Luau at the Lanes” supporting a great cause …our kids. There was lots of fun, food, bowling, and door prizes. Over 360 people participated in Bowl for Kids’ 2014, representing 68 teams from area businesses, church groups, civic clubs, and friends. Feedback from our …
Bowl for Kids’ Sake News
The community is proving to be a great supporter of Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is in it’s 15th year and is the biggest fundraiser for BBBS of Hereford. We have 68 Teams signed up and ready to bowl on March 28 and 29. We are looking forward to great fun, …
Big Brothers Big Sisters Host Valentine’s Party
Elsa and Kathie ready to start Valentine Bingo. Shane, Thomas, and Ricardo ready for bingo game. Lisa, Analisa,Mireya, & Alexis enjoying their Valentine treats Audrey, Alisha, and Patrick smiling for the camera A Valentine’s Party was held on February 12, 2014 at the Community Center for the Community-Based Littles and their BIGS. …
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ADM Grant Check Presented to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hereford
This proud group from ADM in Hereford presented a check to Sara Pesina, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hereford. The money will be used to benefit the BIGS in Schools mentoring program in Hereford. Archer Daniels Midland Company Cares is a social investment program that strives to make a positive difference in …
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Plans are underway for Bowl for Kids’s Sake 2014
Plans are underway for 15th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2014. Bowl for Kids’ Sake, the annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big sisters of Hereford is scheduled for March 28 -29 at Sugarland Mall Bowling Lanes in Hereford. Bowling Sessions will run Friday evening and Saturday morning/early afternoon to accommodate bowlers’s work schedules. Sara Pesina, …
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Kathie Kerr to Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Team
Kathie Kerr will bring her enthusiasm to Big Brothers Big Sisters as the newest member of the match support team on January 2, 2014. Kerr retires from her 33-year career with the Hereford Independent School District at the end of the year. Over the years Kerr has worked as an elementary teacher and most recently …
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Sara Pesina Named New Executive Director
The agency’s Board of Directors selected Sara Pesina to replace retiring Barbara Veazey as Big Brothers Big Sisters new Executive Director. Pesina will assume her new position on December 20. Pesina has worked at the agency for the past two-and-a-half years as a Match Support Specialist. Prior to that, Pesina worked for the Hereford Independent …