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July Matches and August Anniversaries

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

Katie Langan and Jessa
Chelsi Baker and Cally
Charles Shumaker, Amanda Higgins and Kyan
Ted Mikels and Cameron


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

One Year:
Michael Pigman and Logan
Ryan Daniels and Terez
Gina Nauman and Georgiana
Ben Delagardelle and Daniel
Matthew Kohls and Kendall

Two Years:
Ben Jones and Darrin

Three Years:
Pam Taylor and DaQuevian
Judy Hoodjer and Credance

Six Years:
Carole Morden and Delaney
Sherry Brown and Shannon

Match Spotlight: Charlie and Kaiden

                Kaiden came to Big Brothers Big Sisters in need of a positive influence and someone to spend one-to-one time with.  Kaiden was hoping to find someone who liked to do the same things as he did, and his mom was looking forward to giving him the opportunity to have a male role model.  Kaiden did not have this in his life, as he was living with his mom and older sister.  He never had the opportunity to spend time with his father, as his father was not willing to be involved in his life.

                Kaiden was matched with his Big Brother, Charlie, in September of last year.  Their common interests of being outdoors and staying active allowed for a bond to be created immediately.  Charlie attended Kaiden’s soccer games and watched his football practices, which was a huge deal for Kaiden since he never had a male in his life to watch and support him before.  Many of their activities consist of playing catch or shooting baskets, which Kaiden loves because "his mom isn’t that good at it."

                Charlie has enjoyed being Kaiden’s Big Brother for a few different reasons. “We have a lot of fun together and hanging out with Kaiden kind of makes me feel like a kid again.  It is great that I can be positively impacting a child while having this much fun,” says Charlie.

                Kaiden’s mom also feels that the two of them make a great match. “Charlie has impacted Kaiden in an extremely positive way!  Kaiden is so proud to have Charlie as his Big Brother.  Charlie has taught Kaiden what a good male role model is."

                Being involved in the program has given Kaiden a boost in his self-confidence, an opportunity to learn how to respect others and more happiness in his life.  Kaiden said, “I like spending time with Charlie because we have a lot of fun together and he is really nice to me.”

                Charlie and Kaiden have developed a friendship over the past nine months that will forever change their lives for the better.  Charlie, Kaiden and his mom are all looking forward to what the future of their relationship will bring.  Kaiden’s mom summed it up perfectly stating, “Getting a Big was truly a blessing for our family.”

June Matches and July Anniversaries

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

Brianna Matthias and Starr
Amber Smit and Mylee
Sarah Sand and Vaneia
Lindsey Petersen and Zoe
Lindsey McCoy and Sierra
Jason Dunbar and Billy
McKenzie Bruch and Haylee
Irina Moye and Dauje
Dana McDougall and De'Vontay
Adam Eich and Martez


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

One Year:
Danielle Pettit-Majewski and Mikki
Dan Hatala and Rylee
Chris Noland and John
Meghan Foley and Kennedi

Two Years:
Cassy Moorhead and Katahvia

Three Years:
Jim Brown and DeAngelo
Linda Bergmann and Hannah

Four Years:
Shari Anderson and Chelsey
Michelle Temeyer and Dahzhanel

We Need You!

Do you, your spouse, or someone you know like planning events? Want to make a difference in the lives of Cedar Valley youth?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa is looking for committee members to help coordinate successful special events, so we can provide children with life-changing one-to-one relationships.

Please see the following description of our events and what our committees will accomplish. If you or anyone you know may be interested in joining our team, please contact the BBBS office at 235-9397 or maria@iowabigs.org.

Thank you for all you do to change how children in our community grow!

May Matches and June Anniversaries

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

Alyssa Bodecker and Maddy


CONGRATS to the following matches reaching their anniversary in the month of June:

One Year:
Elizabeth Penhollow and Kalena
Erin Meeker and Aliyah
Jonathan Wangler and Kelondis
Jake Oeth and Kevin
Jesse Gavin and Jacob

Two Years:
Dave Kane and Elliott

Three Years:
Christy and Dietrich Tice and Joseph
Karen Bushanam and Cierra
Bret Culpepper and Anthony

School's Out for Summer!

Another school year has come and gone and Big Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa would like to thank all the Big Brothers, Sisters and School Staff who made this year a great success.  Without you, we would not have been able to serve 120 children in our School Based program this year.  We wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer and look forward to next year.

To help sum up the year, we'll leave you with a note one of our Littles wrote to his Big Brother:

"Thank you for being my mentor for the past many years.  I don't like when summer comes because I like seeing you every week.  You have no idea how much it means to me that you still come see me and I would like you to come next year too." 

We hope to see you all again next year!