My eldest son and I spent this morning volunteering at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston Back-to-School Fair held at the Family Christian Center in Sugar Land. It was a tremendous event that began early (very early!) and benefited many children. Organizers said about 6,000 children attended last year and this year they expected more, closer to 8,000.
There were free health screenings, immunizations, dental screenings and ID services. Also free backpacks and school supplies were handed out.
The mentoring relationships Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates can have a profound impact on the lives of children who are often considered at-risk, coming from single-parent homes. BBBS also provides communication classes for parents and children, and schedules events in which BBBS Bigs and Littles can participate.
Interested in helping out? Here are the links if you’d like to contribute, either by becoming a Big or through a financial contribution. It’s a great organization!
