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Oct 9, 2008

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives grant from SLO County Community

Grant will help support High School Bigs program at Nipomo Elementary

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County (BBBS) has received a $3,500 grant from the Women's Legacy Fund held at the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation (SLOCCF).

This grant will be used toward matching Nipomo High School girls with Nipomo Elementary School girls for once a week after school fun and mentoring. Children who receive individualized attention from a mentor they admire feel better about themselves, and in turn improve their behavior, academic performance, and make less risky decisions.

BBBS is one among 4 recipients, whose grants total $10,000. This year's grant making program is made possible though the generous support of the Women's Legacy Fund supporters and the Legacy Leaders. In only 10 years, the SLOCCF has given out more than $12 million in grants to assist nonprofit agencies. For more information on the SLOCCF or any funds, call 543-2323 or log onto www.sloccf.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County, with a mission to help children of SLO County reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships, has been serving the Central Coast since 1995 and has matched more than 1000 children with caring adult role models during that time. For more information on how to participate or contribute to Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 781-3226, or log onto www.slobigs.org.

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