LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock is celebrating National Mentoring Month with a series of events designed to recognize local mentors and encourage new volunteers.
The organization began its January celebrations Friday, Jan. 9, with an ice cream social at Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe. Bigs, Littles and their families gathered for an evening of connection and complimentary ice cream provided by the organization.
Additional National Mentoring Month activities planned in the coming weeks include a private movie outing, an opportunity for mentors to attend the touring production of Water for Elephants at the Buddy Holly Hall, and a pizza party for Bigs and their guests.
The agency will also spotlight individual mentors throughout the month, sharing their stories and the impact they make in the lives of local youth.
National Mentoring Month is a nationwide celebration observed by Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country to recognize the life-changing impact of mentorship. The month highlights the power of consistent, caring relationships and serves as an opportunity to thank current mentors while encouraging others in the community to get involved.
Community members interested in learning more about becoming a mentor can visit BBBSLubbock.org or contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock at 806-763-6131.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s largest one-to-one youth mentoring organization. The organization’s mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock has been serving Lubbock and the South Plains area since 1970 and is a Lubbock Area United Way Community Partner.
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