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Paso Robles Press Local volunteer, Megan Pope has been named local “Big Sister of the Year” by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County. Megan has been a mentor to her 13-year old Little Sister, Kayla, for 2 years. The award was presented at Big Brothers Big Sisters’ “Big Event” auction and wine-tasting …

SLO Chamber Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County surprised Elks Lodge member Cheryl Mack with a “Big in the Spotlight” Award in recognition of her generous heart and exemplary service to the community. In addition to being a kind and caring mentor, Cheryl has extended her positive impact by helping...

Paso Robles Press SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – Local Paso Robles attorney, JED Nicholson, was honored at a recent fundraiser with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Legacy Award. “We might not be celebrating our 20th anniversary without JED’s donation of critical legal services and his annual financial support,” Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director, Anna …

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County Board Member and donor, Hal Sweasey is the only person in the history of SLO County to have reached the milestone of funding 100 years of mentoring for local disadvantaged youth. Hal Sweasey of Re/Max Del Oro has personally donated over $100,000 to support the youth …

KSBY.com Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County has named its 2015 Big Brother of the Year. Evan Sylvester was honored as Big Brother of the Year at a reception for donors, agency staff, board members and other program participants. He has been a mentor to his little brother Jon for 10 years...

Paso Robles Daily News Staff Big Brothers Big Sisters is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Paso Robles office at 517 13th Street. The event is March 17 from 4:30-6 p.m., with festivities at 5 p.m. Vicki Janssen from Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian’s office, the Paso Robles and Atascadero Chambers of Commerce and Becky Gray …

First Giving Q104.5 and KCOY are throwing down in a team challenge for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl For Kids Sake 2015! Team Q104.5 and Team KCOY test their bowling skills in a head to head bowl-off at the event, Sunday, March 3rd, at Cal Poly's Mustang Lanes!

SLO Business Chevron increased their support for Big Brothers Big Sisters, awarding a grant of $4,000 to support of the agency’s one-to-one mentoring programs throughout the county. Anna Boyd-Bucy, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters said, “A nationwide study conducted for Big Brothers Big Sisters by Harris Interactive finds that adults who were involved …

SLO Chamber of Commerce Big Brothers Big Sisters announced their partnership with Create Promotions in which local Create Promotions events, including Winter WonderSLO Jiffy Lube Ice Rink and Bubblyfest By The Sea benefit the local charity. Holly Holliday, owner of Create Promotions and Big Brothers Big Sisters Board member presented a check for $1,000 to …