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The Tribune SLO County March 1, 2017 A Paso Robles resident has been named California’s Big Brother of the Year for his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County. Jacob Gersh, who has been mentoring 13-year-old Arual of San Miguel since March 2015, was awarded the title Wednesday — the third …

The Tribune SLO County February 21, 2017 Classic rock radio station 93.3 KZOZ recently raised $5,556 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County during the annual KZOZ Takeover event, which gives callers a chance to take over the airwaves with song requests and donate at the same time. The donation will help the agency reach its goal of …

The Tribune SLO County March 1, 2017 The Cal Poly men’s basketball team recently gave support to Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County by giving tickets to program participants and bringing five “Littles” courtside to watch the game. “We are so appreciative for the support provided by Cal Poly Athletics in the …

TekTegrity Newletter February 9, 2017 Executive Director Anna Boyd-Bucy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County talks with Russ Levanway, CEO of TekTegrity, on why his company has chosen to so generously support youth mentoring through their IT services, and how his wife Sarah, got him involved...

New Times SLO February 8, 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters community support fundraisers raised a record $126,000 for the organization, making it possible for the agency to serve 260 mentor matches during 2017. The agency will need continued community support in the form of donations to support those new matches as well as volunteers to …

The Tribune February 10, 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County recently announced that community-supported fundraisers have raised a record $126,000 for the organization, meeting its goal to provide 260 mentor matches during 2017. “We are incredibly grateful to the community, and each person who donated in 2016, laying the foundation for …

The Tribune February 3, 2017 Innovative, dedicated, persevering, deeply involved in their community — all of these traits distinguish this year’s winners of The Tribune’s Top 20 Under 40 competition. Christie Tjong Clemons, 35, is president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County, which serves about 300 children. Under her guidance the …

Atascadero News January 20, 2017 Dear Editor, Please share my letter for national "Thank Your Mentor" Day on January 19th. I'm 11 years old and my mentor's name is Paula. I am so happy and grateful that she has come into my life. Having a Big Sister is something I have always dreamed of. We have …

The Tribune January 27, 2017 SLO County   Tom’s Toys in San Luis Obispo donated $1,000 from holiday sales to Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County. According to the agency, Tom’s Toys owner Ted Frankel became a mentor and Big Brother 42 years ago to a 7-year-old. He helped his “little brother” …