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The Big Brothers Big Sisters of America recently recognized Gulf Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters for several improvements, including a 12.54 percent increase in revenue growth; a 25 percent growth in matches of children with adult mentors; and a 75 percent match retention rate. Currently, there are 137 boys and girls matched with big brothers and big sisters in the GCBBBS area. The organization coordinates three programs including community-based, school-based and mentoring children of prisoners programs. “We have worked hard to address these core areas,” said GCBBBS Executive Director Mitzi Nevelow Levy. “We appreciate the monetary support and volunteers of this community who have made our continued success possible.” GCBBBS largest fundraiser of the year, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, is scheduled for Sunday, April 3, at the AMF Star Lanes in Texas City; and Sunday, April 10, at Island Bowl in Galveston. For more information, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 409-763-4638 or gcbbbs@netscape.com. Big Brothers Big Sisters is an agency of the United Way of Galveston and Mainland Communities United Way. Hyperlinks will work if this document is read Online
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