Neighborhood resident Leah Ekmark has been participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for many years — she’s had the same ‘little brother’ for six years now, she tells us.
The organization, which has been around since the 1920s, aims to help children realize their potential and build futures — and the BBBS impact is felt by the entire community. (If you are interested in stats, see this page).
She sent us these shots from last Friday’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Black Tie Gala fundraiser, where the organization managed to raise about $500,000.
A silent auction featuring the work of artist Chris Judy and paintings by ‘Littles’ in the program generated most of the funds. For every $500 raised, a child is pulled from the waiting list and placed with a caring adult mentor like Leah.
Pictured above, the Schlegel family, represented by Myrna and Bob Schlegel, Kari and Troy Kloewer, Kimberly and Justin Whitman, Kirby Schlegel and Krystal Schlegel, served as honorary event chairs.
To learn more, visit BBBS North Texasor call 888.887.BIGS.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star CEO Charles Pierson
Artist Chris Judy and Frank Bracken, whose wife Janet chaired the event
Donna Arp and Herb Weitzman
Former 'little brother' Richmond Punch played violin for the crowd.
Artist Chris Judy
