THANK YOU Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks is proud to announce that Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma is contributing $30,000 seed funding to expand the Big Brothers Big Sisters building. All of this funding was raised through Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma's Thursday Night Bingo; the organization likes to make an impact, while having fun.

Big Brothers Big Sisters staff and Board of Directors are honored and grateful for the generosity of Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma members in assisting us in continuing to grow and reach more children. http://www.hotosertoma.org/

Mission Statement:

To enhance a child's self esteem and outlook for the future by: Facilitating a positive one-to-one relationship with an adult role model with measurable impactProviding financial assistance for personal and scholastic needs. Providing financial assistance for personal and scholastic needs

As any volunteer will tell you, the experience of being matched to a child is equally rewarding for the mentor.

We have programs to fit any interest, lifestyle, or schedule:

One-to-one mentoring programs- Big Brother or Big Sister

Spend time each week for a minimum of 1 year with a young person ages 6-14 who needs a friend. Learn more about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister...

Big Couple

You and your spouse are matched with a child and encouraged to share everyday activities together. Learn more about becoming a big couple...

School Based Mentors:

Spend one hour a week for a minimum of one year, with a student at a local elementary or middle school. Learn more about volunteering for a school based program...

Mealtime Buddy:

The Meal Time Buddy program is designed to give the volunteer an opportunity to spend one hour a week with a child at one of the three Boys and Girls Clubs. Learn more about the Mealtime Buddy program...

Outdoor Sports Buddies:

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks and Bass Pro Shops for Outdoor Sports Buddies. Learn more about the Outdoor Sports Buddies program...

Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program:

This initiative partners volunteers with children whose parent(s) are incarcerated and matches these caring people with children of promise. Learn more about applying to mentor a child of incarcerated parents...

Big Brigade:

Have extra hours you'd like to spend helping? We can use office help, support at special events and much more. Call to see what is on our calendar today!

If you are a parent or guardian and are interested in enrolling your child as a "Little" in our one-to-one mentoring program, please fill out this inquiry form.

Address: 3372 W. Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807

email: bbbs@bigbro.com

Phone: 417-889-9136

Fax: 417-889-8339

Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival: Sept. 10-Nov. 7

Ridemakerz Event with Little Big Ride: Branson Landing, Friday, October 8th More Details…

Ozarks Beerfest: November 21, Shrine Mosque, 2p-5p

Diamond in the Rough Poker Tournament: December 3, Diamond Room, 8p-11p; http://www.thehamelsfoundation.org/events for more information!