Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge has been chosen as the non-profit beneficiary of “The Festy Experience,” a two-day music festival to be held in Nelson County on October 9-10, 2010. The festival will feature a great lineup of musicians and promises all kinds of good fun in support of a worthy [...]
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Dave Matthews Band Selects Big Brothers Big Sisters as Beneficiary of Final Show of 2010 Tour!
The Dave Matthews Band revealed earlier this summer that they are taking 2011 off from touring. On September 8, the Band announced two final shows for their 2010 tour, to take place in Charlottesville, VA, on Nov. 19 and 20 at the JPJ Arena. We are thrilled to report that Big Brothers Big Sisters of [...]
Valley Program Coordinator Marta Szuba Profiled in Staunton News-Leader
Each week, the Staunton News-Leader newspaper profiles a “local notable” for his/her contributions to the community. We’re very pleased to note that the News-Leader chose Marta Szuba, Valley Program Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge, as this week’s selection — both for her work in the community and for [...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters Benefits from United Way Day of Action
On Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, the United Way of Greater Augusta organized a “Day of Action” through which 100+ volunteers fanned out across the Augusta County area to conduct service projects on behalf of local non-profit and community organizations. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge was fortunate to have been chosen to [...]
Old Navy, Gap & Banana Republic Offer Big Savings to Customers and Big $$ to Big Brothers Big Sisters!
August 26: NOW through Sunday, August 29, enjoy 30% off at Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy and 5% of what you spend will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters! Just print the coupon at http://www.gapinc.com/giveandget/bigbrothersbigsisters/ and show it at the register when you make your purchases. You can post the coupon to your [...]
Newly-Elected Waynesboro City Councilor Donates Leftover Campaign Funds to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is pleased to recognize a very special donation from newly-elected Waynesboro City Councilor Jeff Freeman. Mr. Freeman ran as an independent, based on the platform of supporting local businesses and encouraging economic growth. As a part of that endeavor Mr. Freeman has taken the remains of his campaign funds and dispersed [...]
Mockingbird to Host June 19 Benefit Concert for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Please join Billy Caldwell, Curly Straight and the Polar Opposites, the Last Minute Band and other special guests for a very special Benefit Concert at Mockingbird Restaurant’s Roots Music Hall (123 W. Beverley St. in Staunton) on Saturday, June 19. Doors open at 8:00pm. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door; all proceeds benefit [...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters to Hold Valley Kick-Off for “100 Mentors for 100 Kids” Campaign
This Thursday, March 25, is the Valley kick-off reception for our “100 Mentors for 100 Kids in 2010″ campaign. Come join us from noon-1pm at South River Grill in Waynesboro for some complimentary lunch fare and drinks, and hear how Big Brothers Big Sisters has big plans to help even more kids in the Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro area [...]
