Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry

What's the next best thing to having a free boat? Having a friend with a free boat 🛥️😏 Thanks to our friends at KEY WEST BOATS Wesco Trailers DEKit and Butler Marine, we're able to provide you with the opportunity to be the friend of a lifetime...by winning and/or gifting your friend a free boat! 🙃 Each (unlimited) $100 BIG Boat raffle ticket enters you to win the free (all taxes paid) 2023 Key West 179 FS -- a BIG boat package worth $55K! Peep the amenities: 💚 Jade Green ⚓DEKit premium marine boat decking in ice/anchor 🔊Clarion GR10BT Bluetooth stereo with 4 speakers & MP3 port 🚨 T-Top w/black canvas & LED stern light 🚛Wesco Trailer 🦀Learn more/enter to win: www.bigboatraffle.org🦀 🎣Share this post with your best boating buddies!🎣

📚✨ Exciting news for families! The Berkeley County Library System's Summer Reading 2024 program is here, and it's packed with creative fun! This year's theme: Build and Design a Kite! 🪁✨ Summer reading offers elementary and middle school children the perfect opportunity to enhance their imaginative and critical thinking skills. Reading during the summer helps maintain academic progress, boosts vocabulary, and fosters a lifelong love for learning. Bigs, this is a fantastic way to engage with your Littles! Dive into captivating books together, discuss stories, and let your creativity soar while designing kites. It's a wonderful way to bond, inspire curiosity, and encourage a love for reading. 📖💫 Don't miss out! Visit the Berkeley County Library System website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ek6rTk_2

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry has received a generous $7,500 grant from Dominion Energy! 🌟 This incredible support will directly fuel our mission to nurture 500 matches by the end of 2025, helping us create life-changing friendships and brighter futures for the youth in our community. Thank you to the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation for your commitment to empowering the next generation and for believing in the power of mentorship. Together, we are making a lasting impact! 💚 #BBBSLowcountry #DominionEnergy #MentorshipMatters

Meet Little Brother Eli, an outgoing and fun-loving kid with a heart of gold! 💛 He's always on the move, he finds interest in basketball, soccer, and fishing ⚽ Eli's hardworking nature and dedication shine through in everything he does. He's eager to learn more about the NBA and reel in some fishing tips from his Big Brother 🏀 Big Brother Chris is a senior manager at T-Mobile with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others 😌 He understands the importance of guidance and support in shaping a brighter future for his mentee 🔆 Chris is thrilled to connect with Eli and share his love for fishing, basketball, and more 🎣In his free time, you can find Chris exploring new destinations, hiking through nature's beauty, or enjoying a peaceful camping trip 🏕️ Their first adventure together? Fishing! We can't wait to hear about the bonds they'll build and the memories they'll create as they embark on this journey of friendship and mentorship. Stay tuned for updates on Eli and Chris's adventures! 🚀

Thank you to all of our BBBSL family members who have shared and contributed to the fund that will support three of our Littles -- Khalil, Amarion, and Javion -- after their home was destroyed in a fire. You can still make a donation at https://gofund.me/92140531

📢 NEW JOB ALERT 📢 BBBSL is seeking to add a Volunteer Enrollment Match Coordinator to our team! The VEMC will play a crucial role in facilitating meaningful relationships between "Bigs" and "Littles", which can positively impact the lives of young people in the community. Advancing the BBBSL mission, the Volunteer Enrollment Match Coordinator will work closely with the program team to assure the creation and retention of strong, enduring one-to-one mentoring relationships with a strong eye to compatibility, cultural humility, and child safety. If you feel energized by the mission, vision, and responsibilities of this critical and exciting role, we can’t wait to hear from you! ✉️ Please email your resume to ssoutherland@innovatehcs.com 🔎 View open positions: https://lnkd.in/g3BqHw2s

🚨 NEW MATCH ALERT 🚨 Little Sister Taylor is a ray of sunshine ☀️ friendly, respectful, and always cheerful! She loves swimming and track, spending her free time hanging out with friends, cheering at games, and creating TikTok masterpieces! Taylor dreams of bonding with a Big Sister who's fun, approachable, and ready to chat about school and daily adventures. Big Sister Vee is a pharmacy school student and a Navy Reserves member with a heart of gold 💖 She's passionate about giving back to her community and serving as a mentor to bright young minds like Taylor. Vee loves movie nights, dinner outings, and going to comedy shows. Plus, she's a gym enthusiast, always up for a good workout! 💪 Their journey began with a delicious meal at Chick-fil-A 🍗 where they bonded over shared interests and got to know each other better. Now, they're ready to create lasting memories, explore new opportunities, and make the most of their Big and Little Sister bond! Join us in wishing Vee and Taylor an amazing adventure filled with laughter, learning, and endless fun! 💚 Learn more about being a Big: https://lnkd.in/e5qnqmJz

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources fishing clinic with our matches made a BIG splash! Littles learned how to bait a hook, cast a line, and reel in a fish like the pros 🎣 Bigs and Littles caught several fish, including stingrays and baby sharks 🦈 Littles were able to keep the rods following the clinic to continue putting their skills to the test all summer long 🌞

The Juneteeth Youth Summit -- hosted by the Goose Creek NAACP -- is TOMORROW! Registration is still open! See details below: Date: June 22, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: City of Goose Creek Recreation ➡️ Click here to register! bit.ly/2024GCYouthSummit

☀️ Happy First Day of Summer! ☀️ As we kick off the sunny season, we're excited about the endless possibilities summer brings to the Tri-County area. Whether you're volunteering in a community garden, making a splash at the beach, or going on a nature hike, this is the perfect time to create memories and make a positive impact. What are some of the best ways to enjoy summer in the Lowcountry? Bigs and Littles, we can't wait to hear about your adventures! 🌍🌄🌊