2014 BFKS Newsletter

BIG
IMPACT
www.fsnwpa.org/bbbs.php
2014 Bowl For Kids’ Sake
2014 Major Sponsors
On May 2nd, 9th, and 16th, 2014, volunteers, sponsors and
supporters came out to Greengarden Lanes to support
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA. This
year’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake event took place over the course
of three evenings and 6 bowling sessions. The staff and
board would like to extend a sincere thank you to
everyone who supported this year’s Bowl For Kids’
Sake event.
Platinum Sponsor
Bowl For Kids’ Sake is the largest annual fundraiser of
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA. All
funds raised go directly towards matching a child with a
professionally supported, well-trained mentor.
Special thanks to all of this year’s sponsors,
bowlers, and supporters!
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Gold Sponsors
Erie Insurance
Scott Enterprises
Silver Sponsors
Debbie Batten, Advisory Board
Erie Sand and Gravel (NEW!)
McShane Welding
Bronze Sponsors
Loesel-Schaaf Insurance Agency
McCormick Structural Systems, Inc.
National Fuel
Northwest Savings Bank
Sunflower Club (NEW!)
Event Statistics
Registered Bowlers: 659
Registered Teams: 120
Contributing Sponsors: 63
Total Cash Raised: $85,926
Total Value of Gifts in Kind: $45,788
GRAND TOTAL: $129,714
2014 Bowl For Kids’ Sake
Lane Plus Sponsors ($500)
CPS Inc.
Knights of St. John
Building Association
Mark & Lynn Mathieu
Penn State Behrend
Mgmt. 301
Sam Doverspike
Seth Bodner
Lane Sponsors ($300)
Bianchi Honda
Bock Insurance Agency
Bonnell’s Collision Center
Country Fair, Inc.
Elesha Johnson
Erie Bank
Erie Coke Corporation
Eriez
Felix & Gloekler, P.C.
Great Lakes Metal Finishing
Industrial Sales & Mfg.
Marquette Savings Bank
Motsch Plumbing
Ozell Freeman, Jr.
Plastikos, Inc.
Quinn Law Firm
Ray Showman Jr.
Excavating, Inc.
South Erie Turners
The Forquer Group
The Plastek Group
UE Local 506
Pin Sponsors ($100)
Baycrete, Inc.
Beer & Pop Discount
Warehouse
Blessed Sacrament School
Card Heating & Air
Conditioning Services
Dick Deutsch Auto Body
Edison Elementary
Teacher Jeans Day
Erie Insurance Activities
Committee
Finish Thompson, Inc.
Fr. Gerald T. Ritchie
Friends of Bill Watson
Hoffman Glass Co.
John Antoun
Mary Antoun
Meadowbrook Dairy/
Dean Foods
Peggy Popeski
Penn State Behrend
Mgmt. 301-2
Plymouth Tavern
Wakeley’s Fleet Repair
Food Sponsors
Applebee’s/Scott Enterprises
Buffalo Wild Wings
Coca-Cola Bottling
Erie Beer
Max and Erma’s
Nunzi’s
Smokey Bones
Wegmans
Grand Prize Sponsors
John V. Schultz Furniture
Scott Enterprises
YMCA of Greater Erie
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Photo Album
Special thanks to Highmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield for five
consecutive years of support as
the BFKS Platinum Sponsor!
Media Sponsors
Classy
Go Mini’s
JET 24/FOX 66/YourErie.com
LocalEdge
Q Sound Productions
Silkscreen Unlimited
Door Prize Sponsors
All That Glitters
Aunt Annie Pretzels
Avonia Tavern
Bistro 26
Brewerie at Union Station
Chido’s Dry Cleaners
Dairy Queen
Delta Sonic
Domino’s Pizza
Eat N’ Park
Erie Playhouse
Erie Zoo
Firebirds
Fox & Hound
H & K Donuts
Joe Roots Grill
Jo’s Brooklyn Bagel
Jr’s Last Laugh
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Long John Silvers
Lori’s Wildridge Restaurant
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Mud Puppies
Olive Garden
Perkins Restaurant
Red Lobster
Ricardo’s Restaurant
Rita’s
Sara’s
Serafini’s
Smuggler’s Wharf
Taki’s Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse
The Breakfast Place
Tinseltown
Tipperary West
Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe
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Highmark Walk for a
Healthy Community
Once again, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services
of NW PA participated in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy
Community. The staff and board would like to extend a huge
THANKS to our donors:
Pictured l-r: Breanna Miklos and Katie Sagan, Match Support Specialists;
Paula Hayes, Program Director; Jessica Garnica, Family Services of NW
PA; Jackie DiLuzio, Site-Based Match Support Specialist
Save The Date!
June
6
2015 Highmark Walk for
a Healthy Community
Presque Isle State Park
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Rebecca Baldwin
Stephanie Balko
Kate Beach
Laurie Bondi
Olivia Buss
Shannon Butts
Rob Cacchione
Emily Chiapazzi
Keighly Clausen
Kara Coleman
Nicole Corbit
Karen DiLuzio
Brian DiLuzio
Jessica Garnica
Valery Garnica
Vladimir Garnica
Lisa Graff
Paula Hayes
Janet Hubler
Pasika Intham
Denise Kemp
Brianne Loop
Debra Loop
Gregory Loop
Mara Maciak
Emily Maciak
Jen Marz
Lynn Mathieu
Susan McGill
Diana McManus
Chris Messinger
William Millspaw
Sarah Morgan
Keeratiya Oun-Muang
Erik Perrino
Erica Revak
Melissa Rupp
Amelia Szklenski
Isabella Szklenski
Christian Szklenski
Chase Szklenski
Danielle Szklenski
Jeremy Torres
Tammie Wadding
Pornpattara Wanchaitanawong
Megan Wassell
Maribeth Zimmer
Zachery Zimmer
Kurt Zimmer
Family Services Welcomes New President & CEO
As the new President and CEO of Family Services of NW
PA, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself.
I attended Liberty University in Virginia, where I
met my wife, Debra. After marrying, we chose to
live in York, PA. Family is, and has always been
important to me, and we wanted our children to
be around their grandparents.
Our families and communities now face challenges of
poverty, homelessness, violence, crime, mental health
concerns, child abuse and neglect. These obstacles
prevent children and their families from thriving
and threaten their survival.
As we commit to growing strong families, Family
Services will continue to provide services that
help others during difficult times and create
opportunities for others to thrive. Our Big
Brothers Big Sisters program is essential to
making that happen.
I was raised in rural Michigan. Most people
were known by name, we were active in our
church, and there was a sense of community and
belonging. I wanted some of those experiences for
my three daughters.
As I join this team and this community, I recognize
that I share in the responsibility of continuing the tradition
of serving. As we at Family Services look to our future, I reflect
back on some of my early years. I benefitted from a loving family
and of belonging to a community. We learned that more was
accomplished when everyone shared in the effort and that our
neighbors sometimes needed help.
Greg Loop, President and CEO
Family Services of NW PA
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Program
Impact
Mentoring: A Mother’s Perspective
Big Brother: Dave
|
Little Brother: Andrew
The following was written
by a mother and her son
regarding their experience
with Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Family Services
of NW PA:
My husband Keith passed
away from cancer over four
years ago. At that time,
the kids and I moved back
home to Erie to be closer
to our family. It was a very
difficult time trying to deal
with my own grief and that
of my three kids. Andrew
was six years old. He was
very angry and was acting
out.
I don’t think he had the
words to describe how he
was feeling so he showed
it by acting out. He was
struggling in school and I
was at the end of my rope.
My sister was a “big sister”
many years ago and had
a
positive
experience.
I decided to fill out the
application. Best decision
ever! In January 2013
Matched Since: January 2013
|
Andrew was matched to his
Big Brother Dave.
The changes I have seen
in Andrew this past year
working with Dave have
been
amazing.
Andrew
made honor roll in school,
he has made friends, and
our relationship is better.
Dave and Andrew have a
very special friendship. I
feel so lucky to have Dave
as a Big Brother mentor and
friend to Andrew. They get
along great and have such
a good time together. It
was been a very rewarding
experience for all.
No matter what happens to
Andrew, good or bad…Dave
is the first person that he
wants to call. He loves to
tell him about things that
have happened to him.
There are over 150 children
in Erie County waiting to be
matched with a big brother
or big sister. Like Andrew,
many of them just need
someone special to make a
difference in their life. Please
consider joining Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Family Services
of NW PA. Call 866-4566
today to learn more about
becoming a volunteer.
Dave is very kind hearted. He
makes me feel better if I am sad.
We have a lot of fun together.
I like doing things with him.
- Little Brother Andrew
Our Volunteers Change Lives
Since joining Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA:
94%
100%
of “littles” improved or maintained
academic performance
90%
of “littles” improved self-confidence
100%
of “littles” avoided delinquency
of “bigs” reported satisfaction
with Big Brothers Big Sisters
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5100 Peach Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16509
Phone: 814-866-4566
Fax: 814-864-2677
Email: paulah@fsnwpa.org
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Supported by:
Special thanks to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Board
Rob Majczyk, Chair
Erik Perrino, Vice-Chair &
Membership Compliance Officer
Lesley Ridge, Secretary
Lisa Graff, FSNWPA
Executive Board Liaison
Debbie Batten, Past Chair
Scott Beilharz
Kara Coleman Cacchione
Ozell Freeman
Mark Howell
Erika Howland
Jayashree Ishwar
Debbie Proctor
David Wachter
Nate Wheeler
Little to you.
Big to them.
Male Mentors Needed
Join the #1 mentoring program in the country and Start Something today!
Sign up today, call 866-4566