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Elbow bumps and “social distancing” have become new societal norms – and essential to help slow the spread of COVID-19. For non-profits, that has often meant postponing or canceling their community fundraising events. It’s a difficult decision for many of these non-profits, including Big Brothers Big Sister of Bucks County (BBBSBC). The organization—which has been providing children facing adversity with professionally-supported one-to-one mentoring relationships since 1964—depends on the funds raised at social events. In the case of BBBSBC, these funds support key mentoring programs that, statistics show, keep at-risk children from engaging in risky behaviors – like using alcohol and drugs – and create constructive goals for their future when matched in a caring one-to-one mentoring relationship. “Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County, we are grateful to be part of a values-driven organization whose mission is to ignite the power and promise of youth,” explains Rachel Kurtz, the agency’s CEO. “However, we feel we must do our part in slowing down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. With this in mind, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our March 15th and March 29th ‘Bowl for Kids Sake’ fundraising events.” So, even as non-profits follow the protocols designed for the safety of their staff and the community, they’re coming up with creative ways to fund their important work. For instance, BBBSBC’s innovative idea is to invite community members to support the agency by becoming a “Match Maker.” For $100 a month, an individual can fully support a match for an entire year. This generous contribution can help a vulnerable child in our community get the encouragement, guidance and support they need to change their path and make better choices for their future. Another option is to support BBBSBC through their Go Fund Me Page. And, yet another simple way to help is to donate your leftover change through the “Coin Up” App. The links to these sites are as follows: Sponsor a match between a Big and a Little through our monthly-giving “Match Maker” program: https://app.mobilecause.com/f/2ly6/n?vid=3v3vf Donate through our Go Fund Me page: http://www.gofundme.com/f/help-big-brothers-big-sisters-of-bucks-county Designate your spare change to us through the Coin Up App: https://www.coinupapp.com Sign up now as a sponsor for one of our upcoming events, and we’ll start advertising your company now on our social media & website! Email our Marketing & Events Manager, Rob Peterman: rpeterman@bbbsbc.org
Elbow bumps and “social distancing” have become new societal norms – and essential to help slow the spread of COVID-19. For non-profits, that has often meant postponing or canceling their community fundraising events.
It’s a difficult decision for many of these non-profits, including Big Brothers Big Sister of Bucks County (BBBSBC). The organization—which has been providing children facing adversity with professionally-supported one-to-one mentoring relationships since 1964—depends on the funds raised at social events. In the case of BBBSBC, these funds support key mentoring programs that, statistics show, keep at-risk children from engaging in risky behaviors – like using alcohol and drugs – and create constructive goals for their future when matched in a caring one-to-one mentoring relationship.
“Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County, we are grateful to be part of a values-driven organization whose mission is to ignite the power and promise of youth,” explains Rachel Kurtz, the agency’s CEO. “However, we feel we must do our part in slowing down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. With this in mind, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our March 15th and March 29th ‘Bowl for Kids Sake’ fundraising events.”
So, even as non-profits follow the protocols designed for the safety of their staff and the community, they’re coming up with creative ways to fund their important work. For instance, BBBSBC’s innovative idea is to invite community members to support the agency by becoming a “Match Maker.” For $100 a month, an individual can fully support a match for an entire year. This generous contribution can help a vulnerable child in our community get the encouragement, guidance and support they need to change their path and make better choices for their future.
Another option is to support BBBSBC through their Go Fund Me Page. And, yet another simple way to help is to donate your leftover change through the “Coin Up” App.
The links to these sites are as follows:
Sponsor a match between a Big and a Little through our monthly-giving “Match Maker” program: https://app.mobilecause.com/f/2ly6/n?vid=3v3vf
Donate through our Go Fund Me page: http://www.gofundme.com/f/help-big-brothers-big-sisters-of-bucks-county
Designate your spare change to us through the Coin Up App: https://www.coinupapp.com
Sign up now as a sponsor for one of our upcoming events, and we’ll start advertising your company now on our social media & website!
Email our Marketing & Events Manager, Rob Peterman: rpeterman@bbbsbc.org