1. Big News
Volume 1 • Issue 2
“Why couldn’t the baker go to the game?” 8-year-old
Andrew asks as he leaves a voicemail for his Big Brother.
“You’ll have to call me back for the answer.”
“Because he didn’t have enough dough!”
he exclaims when Carlos calls him back.
Lisa says, “When I became a young, single parent,
I knew Big Brothers Big Sisters would be a good
way to find a positive role model for my son.”
Carlos has not only been a positive sounding
board for Andrew, but also an essential resource
for Lisa. Andrew has emotional issues stemming
from the absence of his absent biological father.
“They have fun together, but they also have heart-
to-heart talks—so Carlos has important insight.”
Carlos talks regularly with Lisa on the phone and often
accompanies her when she visits Andrew’s counselor.
“It shows that he really cares about my son,” she says.
The pair always has fun on their outings—sporting
events, visits to the park, going out for pizza,
watching movies. “We have found a gold mine in
Carlos. He has really taken Andrew under his wing.”
When Andrew and Lisa first signed up with Big Brothers
Big Sisters, Andrew waited more than a year to be paired
with Carlos. “It was very discouraging for him,” Lisa
explains. “My daughter only had to wait about three months.
I encourage more men to volunteer, the life of a young
boy will never be the same. It’s sad when a relative doesn’t
understand the difference they can make, but it’s great
that someone with no connection to the child can make
this kind of commitment. That, to me, is priceless...
Be a Volunteer
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of
the most enjoyable things you’ll ever do. Not
to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You
have the opportunity to help shape a child’s
future for the better by empowering them
to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually
a lot of fun. You and your Little can share
the kinds of activities you already like to do.
Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read
books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies.
Or just give some advice and inspiration.
Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll
enjoy them even more with your Little—
and you’ll be making a life-changing impact.
Start Something
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2. The annual Cash for Kids’ Sake event hosted by Big
BrothersBigSistersofEastTennessee(BBBS)isbackfor
its third year in hopes of raising more funds to further
one-to-one mentoring in the East Tennessee area.
This year Cash for Kids’ Sake, a Reverse Raffle
and Silent & Live Auction presented by Graham
Corporation, will take place Thursday, October 8th
at The Foundry. Emcees for the evening include,
Voice of the Vols and former Big Brother, Bob
Kesling, WATE Reporter and current Big Sister, Kayla
Strayer, and WLVT Sports Anchor, Sara Mitchell.
The program includes a testimonial from a BBBS
parent and special performances by BBBS Littles.
The program includes a testimonial from a BBBS
parent and special performances by BBBS Littles.
Tickets are $250, which includes entry for two guests
and their dinner at the event. The grand prize winner
will be the last ticket drawn and will win $15,000!
Additional cash giveaways will be drawn throughout
the evening. Auction items include Caribbean
Vacations, Weekend Get-A-Ways, Tailgate TN
Package for 25 of your closest friends, Health
and Spa Packages, a jewelry station, and more
Purchase a ticket by visiting CashForKidsSake.
org or by calling Alli Damas at 865.523.9455
2015 Cash For Kids’ Sake
About Us
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee provides
children facing adversity with strong and enduring,
professionally supported one‐to‐one relationships
that change their lives for the better, forever.
Through these relationships, children achieve
success throughout their lives.

3. African-American
Mentoring
We all need someone we can relate to.
Sometimes there’s no better role model
for an African-American child than an
African-American adult
Amachi Program
This program provides caring adult role
models to children coping with
parental incarceration.
Juvenile Justice Initiative
This program provides caring adult role
models to youth have experience with
the Juvenile Justice System.
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This program serves youth in high-
school as they transition through high-
school and beyond. The curriculum
based mentoring program provides im-
portant skills to youth helping to prepare
them for young adulthood.
Special Programs

4. BBBS of East Tennessee
119 West Summit Hill Dr. Ste 101
Knoxville, TN 37902
Little steps lead to a Big impact
With the help of a network of donors, partners,
family members, and advocates, Big Brothers
Big Sisters carefully matches children facing
adversity with caring, adult role models.
We partner with parents/guardians,
volunteers, and others in the community
and hold ourselves accountable for
each child in our program achieving:
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Higher aspirations, greater
confidence, and better relationships
Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to
enhancing our role in being a part of a
collaborative system of support that leads to
positive outcomes for East Tennessee’s youth.
We partner with families, donors, volunteers,
schools, government, and other organizations
to provide children facing adversity with the
tools they need to not only succeed, but thrive.
Research demonstrates that Big Brothers
Big Sisters evidenced based programs helps
children stay in school and out of trouble.
To ensure we are able to effectively and
efficiently address children’s needs long into
the future, we are focusing on building and
strengthening our relationships with key
educational and juvenile justice partners.
Together we will create stronger families,
better schools, and safer communities.