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Featured Image: 2022 Quality Award-National Conference (image provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lehigh Valley)
The agency is recognized for outstanding team leadership in providing
1-to-1 mentoring programming for local youth
(Allentown, PA) June 23, 2022 –Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lehigh Valley (BBBSLV) has been recognized as a 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Quality Award Winner. Every year, BBBS agencies are recognized by BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council, made up of local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency leaders and board members, for excellence in the organization’s signature 1-to-1 youth mentoring program. Out of approximately 230 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lehigh Valley is one of 53 organizations to receive this top honor.
“I am so proud of our board and staff for making quality programming a priority for our local children,” said Susan Bartels, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley. “Their hard work equates to more mentorship in the Lehigh Valley and a brighter future for area youth.”
For over 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been dedicated to advancing equity, impact, and growth across the organization, making a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Today, the organization creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships helping build self-confidence and emotional well-being, and empowering young people on a path to graduate with a plan for their futures and a mentor whose impact can last a lifetime.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country are finding innovative ways to serve young people and strengthen communities,” said BBBSA President and CEO Artis Stevens. “We congratulate these agencies for leading the way in transforming mentorship for our communities, and most importantly, our young people.”
The Quality Award Winners were formally recognized at the 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters “Bigger Together” National Conference, held June 19 through June 22 in Indianapolis.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lehigh Valley
Founded in 1971, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley is a part of a national organization working to clear a path to a child’s biggest possible future. We are a movement of change-makers, creating a powerful ripple effect in our communities, our nation and our world. Joining parents with our staff, we match each child with a mentor to foster a friendship built on trust, learning and growth. Together, we are Defenders of Potential. For more information, visit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley – Defenders of Potential (bbbslv.org).
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters has approximately 230 local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states. For more information, visit: bbbs.org.
Information and images provided to TVL by:
TERA TAYLOR-GREEN
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley
