Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward launches holiday giving campaign

By Villij News Staff

The annual Share the Season drive runs through Dec. 31 and supports children and families enrolled in the nonprofit’s mentoring program.

A gift for a child or a holiday meal for a family are two ways Broward residents can help a neighbor this season. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is raising money for both through its annual Share the Season campaign, which opened Nov. 2 and runs through Dec. 31.

The campaign serves children and families already enrolled in the nonprofit’s mentoring programs. Donations will help cover meals, gifts and gift cards, and some of the proceeds will support holiday gatherings where children can spend time with their families and mentors. Visit the official Share the Season campaign page.

What a donation can help cover

In its campaign announcement, the organization estimated that $25 can cover a gift for one child and $50 can cover gifts for two children in the same family. It put the cost of a holiday meal at $100 for a family of four and $150 for a family of six. Donors can choose another amount. Read the campaign announcement and giving amounts.

The nonprofit says that after it distributes the holiday meals, gifts and gift cards, any remaining money will go toward its year-round mentoring programs. Those programs connect young people with adult volunteers, known as Bigs, who spend time with them and support their growth beyond the holiday season.

Holiday gatherings for families in the program

One of the gatherings is Harvest of Thanks, a Thanksgiving celebration where families can receive gift cards. Another is Frosty Festivities, which brings children, their families and mentors together for ice skating and holiday activities.

Frosty Festivities is scheduled for Dec. 12 at Baptist Health IcePlex, 800 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. It is by invitation for families and mentoring matches enrolled with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. See the nonprofit’s Frosty Festivities details.

How Broward residents can help

Donations can be made through the campaign page. The organization also has information for adults interested in mentoring and can be reached at 954-584-9990. Donate or learn how to get involved.

Villij News will continue covering efforts to support children and families across Broward County. We remain committed to helping residents find local programs they can turn to and ways to support their neighbors.