Enter for a Chance to Win a $5,000 Jewelry Shopping Spree!
Elevate your style while making a difference! We are excited to announce a dazzling opportunity: For a donation of $100, you will be entered for a Chance to Win a $5,000 shopping spree at Beré Jewelers in Pensacola. All proceeds will support our mission to empower youth through mentoring relationships. The winner will be announced at The Big Gala: Cosmic Connections, Presented by the Pensacola Ice Flyers, on Saturday, February 24th at Hilton Pensacola Beach. You do not have to be present to win. Click here
Double the Impact: Arby's Foundation Doubles Donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida's Birthday Celebration!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is celebrating 34 years of empowering youth and strengthening communities with a special celebration. In a powerful collaboration, the Arby's Foundation has pledged to match all donations dollar for dollar, up to an incredible $30,000 throughout the month of November. This generous gesture amplifies the impact of every contribution, making it a pivotal moment for supporters to get involved. "Turning 34 is a significant milestone for us," remarked Paula Shell,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Launches ''It Takes Little to be Big'' Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida has launched a bold new brand campaign "It Takes Little to be Big," to challenge the myths and shift perceptions of mentoring and why now, more than ever, mentorship is critical to the success of kids today. Today, one in three kids across the country are growing up without a sustained, positive adult mentor in their lives and over 100 kids are on the wait list for a mentor in Northwest Florida. The gap between mentorship and youth who need it most
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of NWF Partners with Target Circle
We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target's donation to us! Now through September 30th, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target's donation will be divvied up. To join Target Circle and learn more about this program, click here: www.target.com/circle. We are asking
Early Registration Dates for Annual Fenner Ride Cycling Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, along with the West Florida Wheelmen Bicycle Club, present the annual Fenner Ride on Oct. 28, 2023. This cycling event gives riders a unique chance to experience Northwest Florida's native wildlife, natural environments, and beautiful scenery along the Blackwater Heritage Trail. The ride will start at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, located at 5629 Byrom St. Milton, Fla. Participants of all skill levels will have the opportunity to choose the course that
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida partners with Pensacola Cordova Rotary for Back to School - Lace Up 4 Kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is excited to announce Pensacola Cordova Rotary selected us to partner with them for their District grant application. The project, Back to School - Lace Up 4 Kids, will provide shoes and socks for our Littles, as they are returning to school. Proper footwear plays a significant role in enabling children to attend school comfortably and confidently. Thanks to this partnership, we can make sure our Littles are better prepared for their academic journey. On
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces 2023 Virginia Thomas Big of the Year in Bay County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce George Gilman as the recipient of the 2023 Virginia Thomas Big of the Year award in Bay County! This award is given to a Big who has made an exceptional difference in their Little's life. George was matched with his Little Brother Drionte in September of 2016. Over the past six years, their relationship has faced many challenges, including living miles apart. Drionte's family moved to the Marianna area, following Hurricane Michael, but
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces 2023 Okaloosa County Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce John Holguin as the 2023 Okaloosa County Big of the Year! This award is given to a mentor who goes above and beyond and is dedicated in helping their Little learn, grow and reach their full potential. John has provided mentorship and friendship to his Little Brother Isaiah for over two years. They enjoy all types of activities together, including disc golf, working on John's family farm, boating and sporting events. In addition, they've
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces its 2023 Escambia County Big Sister of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is grateful to have Alisha Lambert as part of our family and is ecstatic to present her with the 2023 Escambia County Big Sister of the Year award. This award is given to a Big Sister who goes above and beyond and has shown dedication in making sure their Little reaches their full potential. Alisha has demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment to our program. She has been a Big Sister for over seven years and is a wonderful role model to her Little
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces its 2023 Escambia County Big Brother of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce Kenon Beasley as the recipient of the 2023 Big Brother of the Year award in Escambia County. Kenon was selected to receive this honor due to his dedication in mentoring three Little Brothers. Kenon has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for over ten years and is a current mentor to three Little Brothers. He was matched with Apricio in 2012, Richard in 2021, and Zayshawn in 2022. This is a huge commitment and one that Kenon takes very
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces its Beyond School Walls Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce Ginny Cranor as the 2023 Beyond School Walls Big of the Year. Ginny Cranor is the Chief of the Pensacola Fire Department and is responsible for strategic planning, administration, and operation of 7 divisions, 6 fire stations, and more than 130 men and women. Chief Cranor has graciously shared her time by volunteering as a mentor with our Beyond School Walls program since the Spring of 2022. The Beyond School Walls program is aimed at
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is the proud recipient of a scholarship award program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is excited to announce we have been selected to benefit from a scholarship award program that will provide a pathway to college for ten local high school students and graduates, who are involved in our mentoring programs. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is partnering with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to award $4.2 million in college scholarships to students living in the most poverty-stricken zip codes in the state, providing 2-year scholarships
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces its Ron Mobayed Military Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce Ken Morris has been named the Ron Mobayed Military Big of the Year for 2023. Ken was selected to receive this honor because of his commitment to helping his Little Brother Aundray learn, grow and reach his full potential. This award was established to honor the life of Lt. Ronald Joseph Mobayed, who was an outstanding Big Brother while he was stationed in Pensacola for flight training in the early 1990’s. Tragically, on October 3, 1995, Ron
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Celebrates its 33rd Birthday!
This November, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is celebrating its 33rd Birthday! Since 1989, our agency has been providing one to one mentoring services for children in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay Counties. We are so thankful for the support and generosity we have received from this community for more than three decades and we couldn't do any of it without the help of our volunteers, donors and advocates. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida was established in
Chance to Win a Beré Jewelers Shopping Spree!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is honored to have Beré Jewelers as the Jewelry Sponsor for The Big Gala 2023 - Come Fly with Me. For a donation of $100, you'll be entered in for a chance to win a $5,000 SHOPPING SPREE at Beré Jewelers in Pensacola! There will only be 150 tickets sold, so act fast! The winner will be announced at The Big Gala on January 14, 2023, at Hilton Pensacola Beach. You do NOT have to present in order to win. REMINDER: the name you enter in the form will be the
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is in Critical Need of Mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is in critical need of mentors. Right now, approximately 220 children in Northwest Florida are waiting for a caring adult to enter their life. These volunteers can help children achieve their full potential through innovative and transformative programs, which are geared toward helping them achieve success in school, avoid risky behaviors, and improve their self-confidence. Our one-to-one mentoring programs are flexible and fulfilling at the same time. Big
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Gears up for Annual Cycling Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, along with the West Florida Wheelmen Bicycle Club, are getting ready for the annual Fenner Ride. This cycling event will take place on October 29, 2022 at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, located at 5629 Byrom St. Milton, Fla. This ride gives participants a unique chance to experience Northwest Florida's native wildlife, natural environments, and beautiful scenery along the Blackwater Heritage Trail. October is a great time to get outside, enjoy the
The Allstate Foundation Presents a $10K Gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is excited to announce we recently received a $10,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation. For the past three years, The Allstate Foundation has presented BBBSNWFL with a grant through their Helping Hands initiative. The Allstate Foundation supports the causes that Allstate agency owners, financial specialists and employees care about most by providing Helping Hands Grants to nonprofits where they volunteer their time to help communities thrive. This gift
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida receives $30,000 grant from the Arby’s Foundation
The Arby's Foundation is committed to supporting every community where Arby's has a restaurant. The Northwest Florida-area Arby's team recently selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida to be a recipient of a $30,000 grant, which will be used to support our Beyond School Walls program in Escambia County. In total, the Arby's Foundation anticipates giving out nearly 200 local grants across the U.S. Our Beyond School Walls program is aimed at helping students improve their chances of graduating
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces 2022 Escambia County Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce Robert Hoyt and Ann Yoshihashi as the recipients of the 2022 Big of the Year award in Escambia County. The pair was selected to receive this honor due to their dedication in mentoring their Little Brother, T'Anthony, and helping him grow and reach his full potential. Bob started mentoring T'Anthony at school, when he was in first grade. A few years later, Bob and Ann decided to start volunteering as a Big Duo with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces Annual Fenner Ride Cycling Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, along with the West Florida Wheelmen Bicycle Club, present the annual Fenner Ride on October 29, 2022. This cycling event gives riders a unique chance to experience Northwest Florida's native wildlife, natural environments, and beautiful scenery along the Blackwater Heritage Trail. The ride will start at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, located at 5629 Byrom St. Milton, Fla. Participants of all skill levels will have the opportunity to choose the course
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces partnership with LPR Law firm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is excited to announce a new corporate partnership with Levin Papantonio Rafferty Law Firm in Pensacola. The firm has come on board as a Beyond School Walls partner, which is a program that matches employees with high school students in need of a mentor in order to help them with their life skills and a career vision. "Levin Papantonio Rafferty is thrilled to be a part of this important mentorship program, " says LPR Associate Brenton Goodman. "As members of a
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces 2022 Bigs with Badges Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to present John Adams with the 2022 Bigs with Badges Big of the Year award. This program is aimed at bridging the gap between youth and those who protect, serve, and support our community through their chosen profession to build trust and respect within the relationship. These Bigs include: police officers, sheriff's deputies, firefighters, correctional officers, EMT's, state troopers, state and federal employees, and our military. District Chief
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces 2022 Ron Mobayed Military Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces Austin Holliday has been named as the Ron Mobayed Military Big of the Year for 2022. Austin was selected to receive this honor because of his commitment to helping his Little Brother DaShawn learn, grow and reach his full potential. Austin is currently an Air Traffic Controller in the U.S. Navy and has been stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola since 2018. Soon after his relocation to Pensacola, Austin began volunteering with Big Brothers Big
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces its 2022 Okaloosa County Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce Daniel Pink as the 2022 Okaloosa County Big of the Year! On May 23, Daniel's Little Brother Alex joined other staff members at the Okaloosa STEMM Academy to surprise him with the award. Daniel, who currently teaches at the school, has gone above and beyond the expectations of our program. Daniel was matched with Alex over two years ago, in the height of a pandemic. Despite the challenges and restrictions prohibiting the pair from meeting in
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces its Beyond School Walls Big of the Year 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to announce Jill Cumbia as the 2022 Beyond School Walls Big of the Year. Jill is a Digital Products & Services Specialist at Pen Air Federal Credit Union. She joined the Beyond School Walls program in February of 2021. The Beyond School Walls program is aimed at helping students improve their chances of graduating and transitioning to the workplace and/or post-secondary education, vocational or military. Our corporate partners, such as Pen Air
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Offers Chance to Win Bere Jewelers Shopping Spree
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is honored to have Beré Jewelers as the Jewelry Sponsor for The Big Gala 2022 - One Snowy Night. For a donation of $100, you'll be entered in for a chance to win a $5,000 SHOPPING SPREE at Beré Jewelers in Pensacola! There will only be 150 tickets sold, so act fast! The winner will be announced at The Big Gala on March 11, 2022 at the Court of De Luna. You do NOT have to present in order to win. REMINDER: The name you enter in the form will be the name
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Awarded Grant from The Starbucks Foundation
As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) was selected to receive a $2,000 grant. This grant award is thanks to a nomination(s) from a local Starbucks partner (employee) who recognized the work of BBBSNWFL. Through this unique program, The Starbucks Foundation invites Starbucks partners to nominate a local organization in their community. The funds from the grant will be used to fund BBBSNWFL’s mentoring programs from
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Celebrates National Mentoring Month during January
January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) is celebrating those who are already volunteering as mentors and recruiting more mentors, also known as Bigs. Every January, people all over the world make a New Year Resolution. This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is challenging people to do something important and impactful within their community: becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister. For 32 years, BBBSNWFL has been there to help
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Announces Benjamin T. Shell as Shareholder
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon (ESC) is pleased to announce that Benjamin T. Shell has become a shareholder with the firm. Benjamin T. Shell “Ben” is a litigation attorney who practices Personal Injury Law and First Party Property Law, including matters involving automobile accidents, wrongful death, first party property (hurricane) claims, and bad faith litigation. Prior to joining ESC in 2017, Ben served as defense counsel for Fortune 500 insurance companies and corporate clients, giving him a unique
Help the Littles of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Make Big Strides this Holiday Season
As an organization driven by one-to-one connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) has had to adapt in many ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As everyone adjusts to this world no one could have predicted, it has been a challenge for the strongest. Throughout holiday season, BBBSNWFL is asking for support to help their Littles take bold steps. The Bold Steps Campaign will provide the additional means to train and support the youth and volunteers as they face numerous issues in a
Help the Littles of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Make Big Strides this Holiday Season
As an organization driven by one-to-one connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) has had to adapt in many ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As everyone adjusts to this world no one could have predicted, it has been a challenge for the strongest. Throughout holiday season, BBBSNWFL is asking for support to help their Littles take bold steps. The Bold Steps Campaign will provide the additional means to train and support the youth and volunteers as they face numerous issues in a
