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BIG League launches April 16 at Bar Betty speakeasy in Fort Lauderdale
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County is recruiting young professionals to join the BIG League. Members will come together to build community, grow professionally and change the game for Broward’s youth through mentorship and service.
“This is not just about joining a group, it’s about leadership, community and impact,” said Sabrina Maday, BIG League co-chair. “The relationships formed here, the work we take on together and the impact that we create will influence the future of BBBS of Broward County for generations to come.”
The BIG League is hosting a “draft party” to recruit new members on Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bar Betty speakeasy in The Sunness Supper Club at 2465 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Admission is complimentary, but advance RSVP is required by clicking here.
“The BIG League is where passionate young professionals come together to make a real impact in our community and expand their networking opportunities. It’s professional connection with purpose,” added Ryan Allison, co-chair. “Join the BIG League today to create awareness, recruit BIGs and change the lives of Littles across Broward County.”
The BIG League is designed to strengthen the future of BBBS of Broward while building meaningful connections with emerging leaders across the county. Through mission-driven events, hands-on service experiences and personal and professional growth with like-minded individuals, the BIG League introduces young professionals to the BBBS mission of cultivating a community committed to changing the lives of youth.
“It is so important for the next generation of leaders to be involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters. As young professionals, they know firsthand how essential mentorship has been in their education, careers and lives,” said Malena Mendez, President and CEO of BBBS of Broward County. “As they pay it forward to the youth of today and tomorrow, they will make a major impact on our organization not only through their own contributions, but by inspiring their peers to join our mission as well.”
Each member of the BIG League serves as an ambassador, connector and champion of the BBBS mission. Their leadership and hard work will increase funding and decrease the number of youth on the waitlist as BBBS of Broward County paves the path to matching 3,000 Littles and Bigs. Dollars raised through BIG League membership help support matches, providing youth with positive role models to help them reach their full potential as students, professionals and community leaders.
“The BIG League is on a completely different level,” said Jocelyn Cardentey, MFA, Development & Grant Specialist for BBBS of Broward County and BIG League founding member. “Through our Big for a Day events, we’re rallying young professionals and directly serving the Big Brothers Big Sisters mission. Our efforts ignite the potential in every child we serve.”
To learn more about what membership includes and to sign up, visit bbbsbroward.org/bigleague/.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County
For more than 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County has offered unprecedented access to resources to empower youth to reach their full potential through meaningful mentoring relationships. These mentoring relationships build self-confidence and emotional well-being, encourage young people to stay on a path to graduation and higher education, and help them establish a plan for a successful future. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is to ignite the power and promise of youth. For more information, visit bbbsbroward.org.
