Edited release
12/29/22
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County is addressing a significant challenge in the area: dozens of local boys are waiting and hoping for a “Big Brother,” some waiting over a year to be partnered with an adult.
In response, the organization is announcing “30 Brothers in 30 Days.” The goal is to inspire 30 men to apply in January to become Big Brothers and make a lasting, positive impact as volunteer mentors. The commitment is simple: hangout with a young person twice a month. Big Brothers and Big Sisters makes it easy with free events, partner discounts and professional support.
Throughout January, BBBS will visit community organizations and businesses, post giveaways on social media, e-mail, and distribute signs and posters to help the boys hoping for a Big Brother. Among the giveaways is a signed football from Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz.
BBBS invites adults ages 18+ to learn more by attending one of the free in-person events. The first one is this coming Monday January 2nd at the Coralville Recreation Center from 5-8pm. The other scheduled events are listed with this story on our website, 1630 KCJJ dot com.
Interested parties can also apply at www.bbbsjc.org/get-involved
Additional in-person events:
Friday, January 6th, 7:30-8:30 am, Mix Home Mercantile, 565 Cameron Way Suite 106, North Liberty – part of First Friday Connections hosted by the Iowa City Area Business Partnership.
Saturday, January 7th, 10 am-5 pm, North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St, #9797, North Liberty.
Sunday, January 8th, 1:30-3:00 pm, Diamond Dreams Sports Academy, 2905 Stoner Ct, North Liberty. Talk with Bigs and Littles, enjoy use of batting cages, kickball, pizza, and lemonade.
Tuesday, January 10th, 5:45-9:15 pm, GreenState Family Fieldhouse, 811 E 2nd Avenue, Coralville.
Wednesday, January 11th, 5:00-6:00 pm, Bump’s Restaurant, 1380 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City – part of Cocktail Connections hosted by the Iowa City Area Business Partnership.
Tuesday, January 17th, 5:45-9:15 pm, GreenState Family Fieldhouse, 811 E 2nd Avenue, Coralville.
Saturday, January 21st, 7:30-11:30 am, Solon Community Center, 313 S Iowa St, Solon.