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Get an inside look at what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa is all about as Bigs, Littles, and Parents share their experiences.

 

                           

 

To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa visit www.iowabigs.org

 

 

 

Match Spotlight: Amie and Haley

Nearly three years ago, Haley and Amie were matched in the School Based program.  Haley was in 4^th grade at the time, and they began consistently meeting every week in school.  During this time, they played many games and even created their very own books.  After two and a half years of being matched, they both decided that it was time to expand their relationship and began meeting outside of school. They have enjoyed going to the Humane Society and working in the Community Garden, amongst many other things.

“I have loved being matched with Haley because we are alike in a lot of ways. She's fun to talk to and we think of a lot of fun stuff to do together,” stated Amie about their time spent together. When asked how Amie feels Haley has changed in the past few years, she responded, “I have noticed her attention span is a bit longer, her mood is great and her teacher says she is doing better in class.”

Haley’s mother also feels that Haley has greatly benefitted from being involved in the program.  “Amie has done wonders with Haley.  Haley has gotten to go out and do so many more things than she otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to do.  We are very thankful that Haley and Amie are matched,” stated Haley’s mom.

Haley will be moving into Junior High this upcoming school year and is happy to have her Big Sister there for her as she takes this next big step. The opportunities for fun are endless in this match and many more memories are bound to come!

 

 

June Matches and July Anniversaries

Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to WELCOME the following new matches made in June:

Tenille Graf and DeNay
Andrea Schupbach and Jazmyn


CONGRATS to the following matches reaching their anniversary during the month of July:

One Year:
Chelsi Baker and Cally
Ted Mikels and Cameron
Charles Shumaker, Amanda Higgins and Kyan

Two Years:
Dan Hatala and Rylee
Chris Noland and John
Meghan Winger and Kennedi

Three Years:
Cassy Moorhead and Katahvia

Four Years:
Linda Bergmann and Hannah
Jim Brown and DeAngelo

Five Years:
Shari Anderson and Chelsey
Michelle Temeyer and Dahzhanel