Great times in the Big Bend!
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Boatswain Sponsors |
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Charlie & Cheryl
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Posey's Dockside Cafe (in-kind catering) |
"The Possums" (in-kind music) |
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WHEN: Tuesday, November 8, 2010, 5:30-8:30 PM
WHERE: Posey’s Dockside Café, 99 Rock Landing Road, Panacea, Florida
WHO: Approximately 200 community-minded, Wakulla County residents out to eat
food catered by Posey's (shrimp, sides and tea), listen to live music by
Brandon Strickland, Cody Solburg and Brian White's new band "The
Possums," and “net” funding for a growing Wakulla County Big Brothers
Big Sisters Program. Cash bar available.
WHY: There are hundreds of children living in Wakulla County that could benefit
from the supportive attention of an adult role model. Currently, there are
approximately:
4,986 school-age children (quickfacts.census.gov)
104 children with incarcerated parents (Florida Department of
Corrections)
18% youth in poverty
41% youth qualify for free or reduced lunch
156 youth referred for delinquency during FY 2009-2010
Big Brothers Big Sisters needs to raise $3,000 to support the ongoing
efforts of the Wakulla County Mentoring Program. With such funding, Big
Brothers Big Sisters will help more Wakulla County youth facing adversity
overcome HUGE obstacles to develop:
HIGHER Aspirations
GREATER confidence
BETTER relationships with parents, teachers and peers
AVOIDANCE of violence, drugs & other illegal activities
Educational SUCCESS
MORE INFO: Contact R. Jai Gillum at r.jai@bigbendmentoring.org or
850.386.6002.
