2015 Annual Report - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Cities

FOR THE BETTER,
FOREVER
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Letters from our Leaders
Gloria Lewis, President & CEO
When I walked into an empty new office on University Avenue
back in 2005, I knew I was beginning an important journey. But
I had no idea how far we’d come together, as an organization.
And now as I retire as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, I’m
fortunate to have worked with such a passionate and talented
staff, and even more fortunate to have earned the support of
an extraordinary roster of partners, funders, educators, and
community leaders. The results we’ve achieved together make
me very proud of our organization and our community.
“My Big Brother is
super nice. He helps
me with my math
when it’s too hard
and lifts me up
when I can’t get the
ball in the basket.”
– Mark, 9 year old Little Brother
We’ve created a strong Education and Enrichment program,
which ensures that our Littles have access to critical life skills,
academic supports, and post-secondary planning resources. We’ve initiated a
multi-year fundraising campaign, raising more than $4.9 million in the first year.
We’ve achieved exemplary outcomes—consistently ranking in the top 10% of more
than 300 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies nationwide. And most importantly,
we’ve made nearly 10,000 new matches, and seen those youth go on to be our
community’s teachers and doctors, carpenters and designers, leaders and parents.
This has been the most rewarding, important work of my career, and I will continue
to be mentoring’s biggest advocate, loudest cheerleader, and most passionate
supporter. Nothing else has the same power to change the life of a child for the
better, forever.
Thank you for being a part of this decade of mentoring. And I am certain that the
best is yet to come.
Marci Malzahn, Board Chair
A change in leadership is a time of reflection—and opportunity—for
an organization. Gloria Lewis has been an amazing leader, mentor,
and friend. While the next President and CEO has some big shoes
to fill, we’re excited about what lies ahead. Gloria’s efforts and
energy in the past ten years have laid the groundwork for success
in the future.
The need for quality mentoring has never been greater. The oneto-one model that pairs a supportive mentor with a child facing
adversity is proven in study after study to have long-lasting, positive
impacts. So we will continue to be innovative in leveraging that
model to help youth navigate teenage transitions, explore colleges
and careers, and support Littles beyond age 18. In the years ahead,
we look forward to making more fantastic matches and getting to know amazing
Littles who will become successful and contributing members of society.
We’ll continue to move forward with a vital vision: that all children achieve success
in life. We’ll build on our efforts in community-based and school-based mentoring,
Education and Enrichment, and special initiatives. And we’ll work with even more
parents and guardians, volunteer mentors, and partners so that our Little Brothers
and Little Sisters will have a brighter future for themselves, their families, and our
shared community.
For almost a century, we’ve operated under the belief that every child has the ability
to succeed and thrive. And when we look ahead, we’re confident that the future
is brighter than ever. Thank you, Gloria, for an amazing ten years! Your legacy will
always be remembered.
In 2015,
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
served 2,463
of Twin Cities
youth.
and better
A Bigger FUTURE
We’re growing! After a
decade of responding
to the economy with
staffing and service
contractions, Big
Brothers Big Sisters is
at a place where we’re
serving more kids and
expanding our reach.
“Expanded reach” is
an understatement,
actually. In 2015
alone, Big Brothers
Big Sisters saw an
astounding 41 percent
growth in new matches
made, along with the
addition of four new
full-time staffers.
Why the sudden
growth?
“Better Futures:
From Adversity to
Success” is one big
reason. Thanks to
generous community
support of this
capacity-building
campaign and
resulting gifts, we’re
able to radically
enhance the Big
Brothers Big Sisters
experience, and to
take one-to-one
mentoring to the
next level.
Big Sister Abbie and Little Sister Lovery
To put faces to our growing numbers, here are three matches made this year.
Welcome
Kevin & Damin
•
Matched in August
•
Both love LEGOs, video games,
and dogs
•
Kevin works in supercomputing and
can’t wait to geek out with Damin
•
Damin wants to be a biochemist when he grows up
(after he goes to Disney World and attends the University
of Oxford)
Meet Eddie & Keelijah
•
Matched in November
•
Both love climbing (trees for Keelijah and
rocks for Eddie)
•
Eddie looks forward to sharing his passion
for math and numbers with Keelijah
Hello,
Leslie & JaNaisa
•
Matched in November
•
Both love the arts,
including graphic design,
singing, and dancing
•
Exercise plays a big role in
their lives: Leslie practices
the martial art of Muay
Thai (“the art of eight
limbs”) and JaNasia plays
basketball
Staying Connected After High School
When a Little turns 12, matches often shift from
playing games and going to movies to more futurefocused activities. For many Littles, that means
thinking about college, exploring career paths,
developing leadership skills, or all of the above.
With the help of the Big Brothers Big Sisters
Education & Enrichment department, a lot of Bigs
have helped their Littles make good choices about
the future. However, that support and advice officially
ended once the Little graduated from high school.
In other words, Big Brothers Big Sisters helped
Littles get into college, but in terms of staying in
college, they were on their own. That is, until 2015,
when we launched the new Big Brothers Big Sisters
College and Career Retention program.
Research shows again and again that firstgeneration college students—particularly those
from economically challenged households—
face steep odds in completing their education.
Financial savvy, “bureaucratic know-how”, and an
understanding of reoccurring deadlines can be what
tips the scale to staying in school.
Now, we have a full time staff member, Monica Billy,
who is entirely focused on supporting Littles ages
18 and up on their college and career paths, even
after their match closes. She checks in to see how
Littles are doing, and she’s always available for a
chat about financial concerns, roommate issues,
and study skills. Ultimately, Monica is helping alumni
Littles be successful in college and make the most
of their academic experience.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters helps Littles like Eileen
from grade school to high school to college
planning. And now we have an opportunity to stay
in their lives even longer, as they attend college,
plan their careers, and maybe even become Bigs!”
­­
– Monica Billy, College and Career Retention Associate
MEET EILEEN
MEET YINGCHEE
Eileen got involved with Big
Brothers Big Sisters when
she was nine years old. Eileen
comes from a large family and
even with stellar academic
and leadership skills, she
appreciated an extra hand.
Her Big Sister Stacy became
her biggest fan and advocate.
Post-secondary education can take
many paths, and a bachelor’s degree
is only one. That’s why the Federated
Challenge Scholarship, offered by
Federated Insurance, assists high school
graduates seeking a training program
Little Brother Yingchee
or non-four year education at an
accredited Minnesota post-secondary
school. This covers up to $5,000 per year for an
apprenticeship, certificate or associate’s degree.
Goldie Gopher and
Little Sister Eileen
Around her sophomore year in high school, Eileen
began working with Big Brothers Big Sisters staff
to focus on college. She took a variety of postsecondary classes, giving her a chance to earn
college credit while still in high school. She also
took advantage of the many scholarships that
Monica suggested to her.
Because Eileen was so involved in high school
and remained in touch with Monica even after
she started her undergraduate career, Eileen has
continued to succeed and flourish. Now Eileen
is graduating from the University of Minnesota a
year early. She’s excelling in her studies, while
also finding time for Spirit Squad and studyabroad trips.
Eileen plans to continue her relationship with
Monica as she begins graduate school and works
toward a career in physical therapy.
Thanks to the scholarship, Littles can explore a vast array
of careers: health sciences, auto mechanics, computer
science, or in Yingchee’s case, graphic arts. A former
Little Brother and now a college student, Yingchee is
pursuing an associate’s degree in graphic design at
Century College in White Bear Lake. The Federated
Scholarship provided him with
a portion of his tuition and the
opportunity to purchase special
course materials, including a
computer and camera.
Quote from a little
who
In two years, Yingchee will
be a fully certified graphic
designer, and he’ll have all the
tools he needs to build a solid
portfolio, not to mention a
successful career!
Yingchee with his Big
Couple, Renee and Bruce
Millenials Mentor!
The Millennial generation­—born between 1980
and 1994—is frequently-Little
in the media spotlight,
and occasionally gets a bad rap from their older
counterparts. But here at Big Brothers Big Sisters,
we’re putting Millennials in the spotlight for being
mentoring superstars.
Mentors 36 or Younger
In 2007, 38 percent of our
Bigs were 36 or younger.
65%
Today, that number has
nearly doubled, to about 65
percent.
One of those Millennial
Bigs, Jordan, first learned
about mentoring when he was hanging out with his dad
in the garage. The walls of the garage were decorated
with paintings that Jordan hadn’t, until that day, given a
second thought. He found out that the art was his dad’s
own creation, painted when he was just eight years old
with his Big Brother.
Big Brother Jordan and Little
Brother William
Five decades later, Jordan’s dad continues to enjoy those
memories with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
38%
2007
2014
In just seven years,
the percentage of
Millenial Bigs grew an
impressive 27%!
Inspired by his dad and his desire to connect
with his community, Jordan started the process
of becoming a Big this past winter. Because Big
Brothers are always in great demand, in less
than a month, he was matched with his Little
Brother, William.
Although their relationship has just begun, the
two are already getting along like old friends.
They spend time at the neighborhood library
(William’s favorite place), and look forward to
exploring museums, reading, and enjoying the
outdoors together.
“William is a brilliant guy,” says Jordan. “He
brings so much excitement to ordinary things.
I’m excited to learn about his world and see
mine in a new light.”
Jordan and William’s match offers a shining example of the
give-and-take of mentoring. “As Bigs, we can cultivate a caring spirit for
all those around us,” says Jordan. “It’s such a great way to volunteer in
the community—doing something beneficial that’s also incredibly fun!”
A letter written by
very excited Little
Brother William to
his brand new Big
Brother Jordan.
Spotlight Activities
Sisters Take Flight
In September, Delta Air Lines
invited three Little Sisters
and one Big Sister to their
inaugural Women Inspiring
our Next Generation (WING)
flight. They joined more than
100 teenage and preteen girls
from Minneapolis on a plane
trip to the Museum of Flight
in Seattle, Washington, where
they learned all about careers
in aviation. The WING flight left
a lasting impression, proving
that the sky’s the limit for
women in aviation.
Beyond School Walls
Two dozen new
Bigs from Cargill
were recently
matched with
new Littles from
the Harvest
Prep School in
Minneapolis. Littles
took a bus to Cargill
headquarters in Wayzata, where they joined
their new Bigs in collage-making, an engineering
contest (goal: build the tallest marshmallow
toothpick tower), and lunch in Cargill’s cafeteria.
Littles told stories about life in grade school, while
Bigs talked about their jobs in trade, finance,
and other fields. The Bigs and Littles also made
plans to go bowling and volunteer with Meals on
Wheels. For the next get-together, “Reverse Day,”
the Bigs are eager to get away from the office
and visit their Littles at school. The Bigs and their
Littles will be meeting every two weeks.
Breaking
the Ice
Minnesotans are
not the kind to
shy away from
a little cold
weather. So when
Big Brothers Big
Sisters promoted an ice fishing
festival this past February, more
than 20 matches jumped at the
chance to sit outside on frozen
Medicine Lake. It was all part
of “Holes 4 Heroes,” a local
fundraiser for the Armed Forces
and their
families.
Littles had
fun learning
the secrets
of this
favorite
Minnesota
sport, and
a few even
hooked
a scaley
Backstage at the Guthrie
Teen Littles with dreams
of a career onstage or
behind the velvet curtain
were invited (along
with their Bigs) to visit
the Guthrie Theater in
December. Matches got
a behind-the-scenes tour
of the theater’s rehearsal
spaces, and a peek at set
designs, costumes, props,
and more. Littles had the
chance to explore, ask
questions, and enjoy some
quality time with their Bigs.
Overall, the event set the
stage for Littles with a
passion for performing arts.
2015 Financial Statement
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– Mother of 3 Littles
2015
Individual contributions
$ 492,013
2014
$ 493,845
Corporate & foundation support $ 2,129,201 $ 2,009,650
2015
Program
Management & general
$ 568,711
$ 535,440
Fundraising
United Way grant
$ 474,000
$ 558,000
Volunteer recruitment
Special events
$ 236,940
$ 297,719
$ 43,582
$ 36,385
$ 3,944,447
$ 3,931,039
Government grants
Other income
Total Support & Revenue
Total Expenses
$ 2,601,170
2014
$ 2,379,968
$ 751,221
$ 642,386
$ 353,873
$ 430,583
$ 151,581
$ 119,160
$ 3,857,845
$ 3,572,097
2015
Total assets
Total liabilities
2014
$ 5,968,679
$ 368,583
$ 3,588,065
$ 318,977
$ 5,600,096*
$ 3,269,088
$ 5,968,679
$ 3,588,065
Change in net assets from operations
$ 2,367,291
$ 1,184,134
Nonoperating change in net assets
$ (36,283)
$ 108,351
Net assets
Total liabilities & net assets
Change in net assets
$ 2,331,008
$ 1,292,485
Net assets - beginning
$ 3,269,088
$ 1,976,603
$ 5,600,096
$ 3,269,088
Net assets - ending
*Includes Better Futures funds
Three Little Sisters learned about careers in aviation on
a trip to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington
SumMing it up
This year, we’re delighted to say that Big Brothers Big
Sisters is growing by leaps and bounds. We owe much
of this growth to “Better Futures: From Adversity
to Success,” a transformational capacity-building
campaign that will continue to strengthen the impact
of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
As we enter the second year of our campaign, we’re
in a position to radically enhance the Big Brothers
Big Sisters experience, and to take the tried and
true success of one-to-one mentoring to a new
level of impact.
Support of the Better Futures Campaign will not only
help us to increase the number of children served. It
will also enable us to improve the overall mentoring
experience, creating relationships between Bigs and
Littles that have increased longevity, greater quality,
and more successful outcomes for children.
Thank you to our generous donors! This list includes donors that made a
gift of $25 or more during our fiscal year 2015 (October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015).
Corporate & FOUNDATION Donors Ecolab, Inc.
Emerson Process Management
3M Company
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
3M Foundation**
Ernst & Young
AC & Heating By George
Express Scripts Foundation
Alliant Techsystems Inc.
Express Scripts, Inc.
Allstate
Faegre Baker Daniels Foundation
AmazonSmile Foundation
Minnesota Timberwolves Fastbreak Ameriprise Financial
Foundation
Andersen Corporate Foundation
Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Federated Insurance Foundation**
FEI
Foundation
Mike and Linda Fiterman Family Anoka Lions Club
Foundation
Aquarius Water Conditioning
General Mills Foundation**
The Art of Youth Foundation**
Golden Sun Chiropractic Wellness Best Buy Children’s Foundation
Center, PLLC
Best Buy Company
Beta Sigma Chapter Epsilon Sigma Graco Foundation
Graco, Inc.
Alpha
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota John and Denise Graves Foundation**
Great River Energy
BNSF Railway Company
Hardenbergh Foundation
Otto Bremer Trust
The Hershey Company
C.H. Robinson Foundation
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
Canterbury Park
The Hwang Foundation
Cargill, Inc.**
IBM
Caribou Coffee
Imation Corporation
Carlson
International Dairy Queen
Carlson Family Foundation**
IWJ Charitable Foundation
Castlelake, L.P.
JADT Food Group, LLC
Cigna Foundation
Kowalski’s
The Clorox Company Foundation
Coach Koz Fundamental Basketball Lake Elmo Jaycees
Lametti & Sons, Inc.
Camp, Inc.
LCI - Lawinger Consulting, Inc.
CoBank
Liberty Diversified International
Comcast
Russell T. Lund Charitable Trust
Comcast Foundation
Marcus Corporation
Community Shares of Minnesota
Mayo Employees Federal Credit Cummins Power Generation
Union
Curtis Agency Inc.
McNeely Foundation
Deluxe Corporation Foundation
Medtronic Foundation
Denron LLC
Merck Partnership for Giving
Diamond Metal Products
MetLife Foundation
The Donaldson Foundation
Microsoft
Dotcom.Printing.Inc
Minneapolis Retired Teachers Inc.
DST Systems, Inc.
Minneapolis St. Paul Chapter of The ECMC Group
Links, Inc.
Ecolab Foundation
Minnesota Bank and Trust
Minnesota Harness Racing, Inc.
Minnesota Vikings Children’s Fund
Nerdery
Nerium International
Okeleye Insurance Agency
The Earl D. and Marian N. Olson Fund
Casey Albert T. O’Neil Foundation
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC
Paypal Giving Fund
The Pentair Foundation
Piper Jaffray
Pitney Bowes Group
POPP Communications
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Prime Theraputics
Protiviti Inc.
Prudential Foundation
RBC Foundation
Margaret Rivers Fund
The Riverway Foundation
Robins Kaplan L.L.P.
The Saint Paul Foundation
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
Securian Foundation
The Sheltering Arms Foundation
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Snap Fitness, Inc.
Speak the Word Church
Sprockets
State of Minnesota
Tamarac Publishing LLC
Target Corporation
Terhuly Foundation
Thomson Reuters
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation
Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub
Tradition Capital Bank
Travelers Community Connections
Trustone Financial
Greater Twin Cities United Way
UnitedHealth Foundation
UnitedHealth Group
University of Minnesota
Verizon Foundation
Jerry and Lori Allen**
Voya Financial
Thomas Allenburg
Archie D. & Bertha H. Walker Tim Almquist
Foundation
Mohammed Al-Suraih
Walmart
Daniel and Lauri Altendorf
H.E. and Helen Warren Foundation Mark Altenhofen
Mae and Sylvester Weiss Foundation Angela Althoff
Wells Fargo Bank
Michelle and Steve Altier
Wells Fargo Foundation
Nancy Ames
Whittier Alliance
Caroline Amplatz
Xcel Energy Foundation
Gabriel J. Amundson
Zurich North America
Albert Andersen
Cheryl M. Anderson
Individual Donors
Dennis Anderson
Scott Aamodt
Dennis and Carol Anderson
Shawn Abbas
Donna M. Anderson
Tom and Sue Abrahamson
Emily Anderson
Frank and Barb Abramson
Jeffrey Anderson
Lisa Ackerman
Julie A. Anderson
Amy Adam
Kara Anderson
Jane Ahlstrom
Kathy Anderson and Jody Gunderson
Nana Ahwoi and Erik Larson
Kristi Anderson
Nathaniel and Jessica Albrecht
Kyle Anderson
Lisa B. Albright
Nancy Anderson
Robert and Carolyn Albright
Paul K. Anderson
Barb and Tran Alfrey
Renee Anderson
Carol Allen
Steven and Annette Anderson
Chelsie Allen
Troy Anderson
Karen Andrew
David and Theresa Andrews
David and Deborah Andrews
Sharon Arad
Catherine Arata
Christopher and Christina Arend
Greg Arenson
David Arnold
Leonidise Arnold
Felipe Arratia
Meri Ault
Eric Aurand
Amy Ausen
John Avenson
Davi E. Axelson
Lynda Babcock
Jim Badzinski
Cynthia and Marlan Bahmer
Susan T. Bailey
Cedrick Baker
Jessica Baker
Julie A. Baker
Tim Baker
Todd C. Baker
Shera Balgobin
Michael Ballard
Yvonne Baller
Amanda Barbeau
Kyle Barker
Steven G. Barnes
Robert Barnett and Marlena Bromschwig**
Marilyn Barnicle
Lisa Barrett
Benjiman Barrus
David and Jennifer Bartels
Dean and Cathleen Barthel
Scott Barthel
Leah Battin
Jeff Bauer
John Bauer
Scott Bauer
Tammy Bauer
Jessica Bauman
Lisa M. Baumgard
Yilmaz Bayazit
Sally S. Bean
Christophe Beck
Jon Becker
David Beehler
Kasey Beeler
Nayan Behal
Kenneth Behringer
Esete Bekele
Scott Belcher
Tom Bell
Richard Belmonte
Ramona and Wayne Belstler
Michael Benike
Kent and Susan Benscoter
Paul and Pamela Benson
Christopher Bentley
William Berard
Karen L. Berg
Mitchell Berg
Jodi M. Bergerson
Jesse J. Bergman
Drew and Suzy Bergstrom*
Christina R. Bernett
Diane and Laurence Betterley
Andrea Beukelman
Donald Bezek, Jr.
Bezek Family
Robert Biaggio**
Jared Bickler
Dawn and Gary Bierwerth
LaLeeta R. Bilbro
Michael Billings
Michael Bills
Kelly Birkenholz
David Bissen
Kari Bjorhus
Kirsten Bjork
Sarah Blomquist
Ann Bloodhart
Jane Blosberg
Katherine Bly
Linda and Dale Blyth
Debra Bobick
Connie Bock
Brenda Boden
Glen Boedecker
Cheri Boehme
Brianne Boettner
“I make Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Cities my top
giving priority for two key reasons: The first is that I
believe there is nothing more powerful we can do for our
community than to reach out to young people and provide
them with guidance, mentorship, and friendship.
The second reason is that I know Big Brothers Big Sisters will deliver
these important services effectively, and efficiently too. I’ve seen the their capabilities and fierce dedication first-hand as a Big Brother, and I’m so thankful to be able to support the cause in this additional way.” –Steve Hentges
Mike Bohmbach
Patrick Bohmbach
Lara Bohnen
Beth Borchart
Susan Bordson
John F. Boreen
Donna Born
Patrick and Wendy Born
Clara Borrell
Matthew Boston
Jeremy M. Bourasa
Kristine Bowditch
Kimberly Bowe-Anderson
Seth and Laura Boyd
William Boyd
Kevin Boyle
David P. Boysen
Karen M. Brady
Amy Brandli
Faith Brandon
Nikeisha Brathwaite
Shelly Brazelle
Debra and Daniel Bredow
John and Debra Breedlove**
Jim Breeggemann
Nancy J. Brenna
Steven and Jane Breton
Laura Briggs
Ashley Brown
Brittni Brown
Matthew Bruce
Dan and Robyn Bruggeman
Max Brummel
Vincent L. Bryan
Jen Bucki
Nathan E. Buckner
Bill and Jeannie Buckner
Dave and Karen Buendiger
Jane Buettemeier
Elana Bulman
Dan Burdeski
Darrin Burdine
Jacob Bure
Timothy R. Burns
Tami Busch
Mary F. Buschette
Randall R. Busse
Chuck and H. Anne Butler
Casey Cabalquinto
Christopher Callan
Jason Callan
Jose Calvo
Janelle and Paul Cameron
Apryl and Todd Campbell
Bill Campbell
Kevin Campbell
Colleen Canning
Dallas Capesius
Cara Cardoso
Michael R. Carey
Timothy Carey
John and Meredith Carle
Brent Carlson
Angela Carlson Lombardi
Peter Carlson
Myfanwy Carranza
Mike and Renee Carrel
John and Diane Carroll
Ryan Carroll
Tony Carthen
Sara Carvell
Kristine Carver
Kevin and Mary Casey
Jean Cash
John Castillo
Margaret Caviness
Kurt and Andrea Cegielski
Gina Cesaretti and Michael Iwan
Arvind Chakravarthi
Terran Chambers
Denise Chandler
Jeanne Chapdelaine
Barbara and W.B. Chapin, Jr.
Daniel R. Chapman
Lisa Chapman
Stephan Chapman
Larry Charboneau
Dianne and Michael Chehoski
Jai Chenchlani
Jill S. Cherbow
Martin Cheroff
Lori Childs
David S. Chisholm
Janel and Gus Christensen
Mark Christensen
Ronald and Janet Christenson
Amorita A. Christian
Edward F Christie
Charlie Christopherson
David Clair
James Claphan
Nancy Claphan
Ben Clark
Brian Clark
Brian L. Clark
Doron and Molly Clark
Heidi and Steve Clear
Jaime Cline
John Cloeter
Jeffrey Cloninger
Margaret Clouthier
Mark Cluts
Timothy Coen
Jeremy and Angela Coenen
Robert and Kimberly Colbert
Foster and Elaine Cole
Kelly Cole
Kenneth Cole
Martin Cole
Ryan Collins
Karen Collyard
David and Harriet Conkey
Michelle Conklin
Mark L. Conlon
Steven J. Connolly
Elizabeth Connors
Reed and Meghan Conrad
Jessica Constant
Marcela Contreras
Pat and Anita Cooper**
Karn M. Copa
Marian and A. Copa
Roy Copley
Kevin Coppinger
Peter Cote
Monica L. Coulter
George Courchane
Amber Courtney
Karen A. Cox
Victoria Cox
Jason J. Craig
Megan Craig
Connie S. Crosby
Ryan D. Crosby
William Crosley
Carmen Cross
John and Bonnie Crouch
David Croudace
Luis Cuellar
Robert Cumming
Leslie Curry
Michele Daley
Joseph A. Dammel
Mimi Danicic
Diana L. Daniels
Durga Danthuluri
Eugenia Dantzler
Emily Darling
Jeff and Anne Davidman**
Jill Davidson
Connie Davis
Lee Davis
Richard Davis
Sharon K. Dawson
Sean Dean
Nicholas DeGregorio
Scott and Sharon Deibert
Jeff and Sarah Deitch
Josh Dellaria
Alice A. Demarce-Pugh
Peter Demaris
Andrea DeMuth
Anne Denato
Gerald Denson
Kristina DeSchepper
Jason Desino
Michael DiAngelis
David and Ann Dickey
Jeremy D. Diebling
Jan Dieleman
John Dillery
David and Margaret Dines**
Thanh Doan
Valerie Doherty
Josh M. Dolby
Michael Dolby
Rob and Kristi Donahue
Jamie and Joe Donlin
Melvain Donyes
Molly A. Doran
The Dianne Dornquast and
Matthew Dornquast Fund of InFaith Community Foundation
Peter and Monica Dorow
William Dorsch
Ryann Doucette
Jaime Douglas
James L. Douglas
Kristen Douglas
Charles T. Downey
Joseph D. Downey
Anthony Downs
Brendan Doyle
Brian and Casey Doyle
Renee Dozier
Dylan Dragswiek
Kellie and Steven Duerr
Candace and Daniel Dufek
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Michele Dummett
Bernadette M. Dutke
Aaron P. Eason
Erin Eastman
Jaclynn Ebnet
Raymond Eby and Waverley Booth
Alejandra Ecker
Ecolab Foundation
Douglas and Wilma Eden
Mike Edgar
Jacob Edlund
Scott Ege
Paul Egeland
Scott G. Eggert
Scott K. Eggert
John Eichten, Jr.
Pauline Eichten
Peter and J.M. Eichten
Carrie L. Eisele
Debra Eldridge
Betsy and Jeffrey Elgin
Phil and Kelly Elkin
Jeffrey Ellingson
Mahogany Ellis-Crutchfield
Stacy L. Ellman
Heidi and Ahmed Elmouelhi
Tina Emerfoll
Bill Emory
David Engel
Mark Engfer
Veronica English
Matthew G. Epp
Olga M. Epstein
John Erickson
Kurt Erickson
Steven Erickson
Josh Ernst
Ed Errico
Steven D. Ess
Sandy Essendrup
Karen Eucher
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Jacob Ewing
Katherine Friesz Watt and Michelle Fabian
Jason Watt
Kelsey Fairchild
Jonathan Frigo
Tricia Falk
Charles J. Frisch
Phillip Falkner
Lisa J. Fritze
Susan Falldin
Roland Froyen
Tony Fanchi
Julie and David Fujan
Dustin Fedie
Howard and Judith Fulk
Bruce Feeback
Michelle Fure
Jason Feipel
Bill Gabby
Lisa Feldner
David P. Gabel
Michael and Jane Felmlee* **
Kathleen Gabel
Laura Ferguson
Norman Gabrick
David Feste
Theresa and Richard Gade
Jeff and Marty Fetters**
Mary Kay Gaillard
Mr. John B. Ficklin, Jr.
Shawn Gaither
William Fiedler
Lucy Galbraith
Jeanna and Will Fifer
Mary Galvin
Basil and Lidia Filonowich
Nick and Ingrid Gangestad
Mark and Linda Filonowich
James and Kathy Ganley
Joseph Findell
John and Joyce Gardner
Kelly Fischer
John and Leslie Garner
Mary Fisher
Sara Garner
Amy and Miles Fiterman**
Anthony and Cassandra Lisa Fittipaldi
Garnett
Michael and Nanette Flaten
Emily Garrett
Marilyn J. Flath
Linda Garrett
Shirley Flowers
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Justin and Katie Fogel
Colleen Garty
Jacob Folks
Norman Gaskins
Robin Fondow
Rhonda Gaulke
Keff and Susan Fonseth
Katie Gayle
Sally Foong-Cunningham
Rick Gebhardt
Una Forde
Paul Geffre
Carol Jo L. Forneris
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McMahon
Scott R. Forster
Lindsey Gerstad
Theresa Foss
Karla A. Geyen
Andrea Fossati
Richard Gibson
Ryan Foy
Wendy Gillespie
Julie Francel-Nelson and Cindy Gillis
Tim Nelson
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Susan R. Francis
Debbie Gillquist
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Martha Ginder
Kathryn Frank
Dave and Sunny Girk
Antonya Fransen
Lili Giron
Koryn J. Franson
Ruzana and Mathew Glaeser
Allyson Frederick
Daniel Glass
David and Katharine Frederick
Leonard Glass
Jonathan J. Fredericks
Michael Goar
Chad Freeman
Michael and Lisa Goede
Kathryn J. Freeman
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Ervin Golson
Gustavo Gomez
Sheffield Goodrich
Amanda Gore
Ryan Gorman
Lee Govednik
Lawrence Grab
Alyx M. Grabinger
Barry and Susan Graceman
Jenna Grady
Lindsey Graff
Brady Graham
June P. Granander
Dustina Granlund
David Gray
Mark and Lindsay Gray
Jennifer A. Greene
Larry and Zylpha Gregerson
Steven and Annice Gregerson
Andrew Grey
Wendy and Charlie Griak
Patricia M. Gries
Peter Grimsrud
Carly and Al Grogan
Frederick Grothem
Debra Grove
Rachael E. Grundman
James and Marriane Gruver
Paul and Karla Gulenchyn
Steve Gustafson
Stephen Haan
Sarah Haar
Phyllis and Paul Haensel
Jared Haider
Tsega Hailu
Marla Haley
Scott Halgrim
Susan and David Hall
Thomas and Pamela
Halpern
Lisa Halverson
Laurie Halvorson
Suzy and Donald Hammer
Peggy and Douglas Hammerseng
Tom Handley
Duane and Patricia Hanf
Rebecca K. Hanlin
Mary Ann Hansen
Taylor Hansen
Lindsey Hanson
Richard and Judith Hanson
John Harmon
John Harper
Denise Harris
Louise Harris
John Harrison
Ann C. Hart
Crissy Hart
John Hart
Tracey Hartman
Kyle Hartung
Alan Haskins
Tawana Hassell
Mindy Hathaway-Nelson
Diane M. Hawfitch
Richard Hawke
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John Hebert
Sara Hedberg
Jacob Hein
Mary Ann Heine
David Hellmuth
Teresa Helm
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Hatti Hembre
Patricia Hemmesch
Christina Henderson
Ryan Hendricks
Stephanie Hendrickson
Cady Henglefelt
Brian Henke
Bryan Henneman
Nicole Henry
Steve Hentges
Donna Her
Vince Herda
Darcey Herem
Erica R. Herker
Brooks D. Herrboldt
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Donald Herrman
Ryan Hertel
Alexander Hessefort
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Heyerdahl
Mark and Laura Heyne
Michele and Scott Hietpas
Caroline Hilk
Michael and Angela Hiller
Amanda Hillman
Molly Hillstrom
David Hinkemeyer
JoAnn and John Hinnenthal
Brian Hissong and Holly Keller
Todd Hitch
Nate and Leah Hjelseth**
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Linda Hodges and Rick Sparks
Dan Hodorff
Megan Hoelzel
Eric Hofer
Adam Hoffman
Alaina Hoffman
Ariel M. Hoffman
Adam Hoffmann
James Hogan
Krista Hogan
Lynn Hoheisel
Ryan Hoium
Joan M. Hokanson
Charles Holland
Michael Holland
Julie Holmstrom
Kathryn Holt
Nicholas Holt
Susan and Timothy Holznagel
David Hong
Clare Hoogesteger
David A Hooker
Dean A. Hooper*
Debra S. Hornby
David Hornung
Christopher and Elizabeth Hosch
Dan Hoseck
Nicole Howe
Derek Howey
Terrence J. Hoye
Diane Hrastich
Jennifer Huang
Joseph W. Hubanks
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Mike Huberty
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Vina Hueg
Mary E. Huettl
John Hughes
Robin Hughes
Abbie Hugunin
Melissa Hummel
Christopher Hunt
Marley Hunt
Barry L. Hunter
David P. Hurlbut
Patrick Hurley
Kevin Hustings
David Hutton
Tabitha and Shane Isner
Glenn D. Jackola
Ian Jackson
John Jacobs
Ellie Jacobson
Thomas Jacobson
Ginny Jacobson
Daniel and Natalie Jakobe
Kevin Jakuc
Justin Janicek
Cindy and Howard Janovitz
Joseph Jaruszewski
Cheryl Jass
Jennifer Jenkins
Kariann and Mike Jennrich
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Julie Jenson
Kristi Jereska
Jessica Jerney
Geri Lynn Jewell
Samuel Jewett
Don and Karen Johanns
Melissa Johansen
Melissa Johansen
Amy Johnson
Andrea Johnson
Eric J. Johnson
Glen Johnson
Jay Johnson
Kevin Johnson
Kurt and Connie Johnson
Leah and Daniel Johnson
Manalee Johnson
Paul Johnson
Rebecca A. Johnson
Sue Johnson
Tracy and David Johnson
Warren D. Johnson
Yvonne Johnson
Heather Johnston
Allison Jones
Lynn and Robert Jones*
Mahva R. Jones
Amelia Klippen
Melissa Jones
Barbara Knoll
Yolanda Jones
Dawn Knorr
Adrienne Jordan
Josie Knorr
Cassandra Jorgensen
Maureen A. Knudsen
Frank Jossi
Jeff Knutson
Autumn Joyce
Barbara G. Koch**
Jeremy Judkins
Susan and Joseph Koch
Jeff Jurgella
Michael Kochevar
Michael A. Kaluzne
Mara N. Koeller
Judith Kammer and Mark Linda Koenig
Voorhees
Kirsten Koll
Bill Kannapel
Brian Koneczny
Barbara T. Kanyr
Loreen Koneczny
Raye C. Kanzenbach
Weston Kooistra
Andrew Kao
Liz Kopacek
Arnold and Shirley Kaplan
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Julie Kaplan
Mitchell Koppit
Marilyn Karasov
Kathy Korn
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David Korus
Joshua Katt
Michael Kosak
Kevin Kavanaugh
Kirk P. Kosel
James Keis
Kalina Kostka
Mary M. Kelleher
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Frank J. Kostrab
Kate Kelly and Todd Katopodis
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Susan and Justin Kelly
Stanley B. Kozak
Zachary D. Kelly
Kari Krick
Cindy Kemper
Jamison D. Krier
Debra and Taylor Kendall
Curtis and Shirley Kroells
Betsy Kennedy
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Libby Kroening
Mark and Amy Kersey
Randall Krueger
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Benjamin Kruger
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Nicol Krumpholz
Melissa and Brent Kettelkamp
Bill and Ginny Kruschel
Jayne Baccus Khalifa
Dean and Kelly Kubicek
Janet Kilton
Rachel Kuhfuss
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Kathryn Kuhlman
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Karla Kuisle
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Olli Kujala
Scott Kirkland
Sandra Kunert
Wanda Kirkpatrick
Cynthia Kurtz
Patrick Kirsch
Mitchel and Roberta Kirshbaum Robert and Lorri Kurtz
Timothy Kutzer
Karissa Kirvida
Don and Michelle Lackner
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Teresa Lafleur
Matt Kleffman
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Christopher Kline
Eileen Lambert
Jeffery P. Klinefelter
Maria Lambert
Tanya Klingfus
Karrie A. Lamers
Michael J. Linder
Holly Lamond
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Brittni Lamoreux
Bryan Lindsley
John Lampe
Renee Linton
Andrea Lampert
Anne-Louise Liska
Roberta Lamps
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Andersen
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Alicia Loehlein
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April Lopez
Jelte Lanting
John Louiselle
Lori LaRiviere
Sara Lowmaster
Alan Larkin
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Christine Larsen and Scott Mark Lucke
Peterson
Maren Luedemann
Alex Larson
Jenni Lund
Dustin Larson
Mike Lundberg
Jeffrey Larson
Joshua Lundeen
Leah Larson
David Lundquist
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Jill LaViolette
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Alison Lawler
Jessica Luther
Michael T. Leadholm and
Cindy Luzinski
Barbara J. Eastwold
Jason Lyons
Donald and Joann Leavenworth Charles and Elizabeth Lysdahl
Bill Lee
Brian Maas
Douachee Lee
Danelle Macias
Eric Lee
Madeline E. MacLachlan
Brett Legler
Myra E. Madsen
Elizabeth Lehman
Dona Tharangi Madson
Stuart D. Lehto
Robert Maier
Nichole Leibel
Jim Maiser
Christopher N. Leitschuh
Christopher Majors
Chris Lenhart
Krunal Makwana
Mark Lenhart
Pedro and Carla Maldonado
Amanda Leonard
Pete and Lynn Mallinger
Roxanne Lerach
Kelsey Malm
Michael and Cynthia LeSage**
Craig Malone
Steven and Cindi Letnes
Marcia and Tim Malzahn* **
John Levin
Paige and Joe Mann
Gloria and Craig Lewis
Amanda Manning
Harvey S. Lewis, Jr.
Lauren Mants
Nicole Liebsch
Wendy Marcano
Valerie Lienke
Miron and Anne Marcotte**
Kristina Lieser
Mark Marifian
Stephen Lieser
Alex Marioux
Rich Lightsey
Brady and Kiersten Markell
Diana and Charles Lillicrap
Michael and Ann Markman
Robert D. Lindberg
Will Marmorine
James E. Lindell
Julie and Chris Marquardt
Patricia A. Lindeman
Laurie Marsh
Lynn Martin
Nancy Martin
Bryan A. Maser
Eric Massie
Jennifer Mathews
Paul Mattia
George and Meg May
Gary Mayeux, Jr.
Alex and Tanya McBride
Brenden McCann
Pat and Arlene McCarthy
Andrew McChain
Robert L. McCollum**
Julia and Edward McCumber
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Chris McDonald
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Michael J. McGee
Lori McGinn
Sarah McGinty
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Katie McGuire
Anne M. McInerney
Matt McKee
Mary L. McKeever
Thomas McKenzie
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Tricia McNair
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Tanya Mears Hall
Bree Meduna
Lori Meehan
Martin Meese
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Nicole Mejia
Jill Melaas
Eric Mellum
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TerLouw
Connie Mendez
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John Mercer
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Jo Ann Metling
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Craig Meyer
James Meyer
Gregory Michael and Sharon
Spies
Gale D. Micka
Scott Mikesh
James Mildenberger
Debra Ann Miller Ekberg
Josh Miller
Sarah Miller
Scott Miller
Heather and Sam Miller-Shiell*
Jeni Mills
Kennedy Minea
Brian G. Mitsch
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Martha Mittelstaedt
Laurie Moberg
Jim Mock
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Kimberly A. Moehring
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James Monson
Shaneen Moore
Mervin Moorhead
Holly and Travis Morehead**
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Mitch Morehouse
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Weber
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Susan Morrison
Alethea Morrissey
Tracy and Matthew Morrow
Scott Mosley
Kate Moss and Matt Brown
Joe Mount
Joanne Moze
Mary Mueller
Donald Mueting
Tom Muller
Sarah Mulligan
Ruth and Delwin Mund
Justine Munger
Hazzen Munoz
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Monica D. Munson
Christopher A Murphy
James Murphy
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Lilly L. Murr
Dave Murray
Andrea Musselwhite
John Myers
Megan M. Myers
Melissa Mysliviec
Scott and Jill Nadeau
Leo Nagel
Mark and Tammy Nagel
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Agnes Ndamagye
Heather and Phillip Neenan
Gladys A. Negrete-Lampat
Brandyn Negri
Karen Neis
Amanda K. Neisen
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Kris Nelson
Shannon Nelson
Wesley Nelson
William W. Nelson
Julia Nemes
Vanessa Nesbitt
Christina Ness
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Louis E. Newman
Sam Newton
Marlys Nichols
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Curtis Nix
Petra and Scott Noble-Schueller
Alana and Brandon Noffsinger
Mike Nord
Andrea Nordick-Stone
Sara K. Nordstrom
Nicole Norstad
Elizabeth Norum
Emily Novak
Ann E. Novitske
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Cory Nutz
Natalie Nyhus
Brendan O’Connell
Tammy O’Connell
Daniel O’Connor
Sarah Oebser
Dennis J. Oestreich
Kathryn Offerdahl
Heather O’Hagan
Greg Ohlemacher
Catherine O’Keefe
Jesse Okie and Mary Harrington
Barbara Olejar
Robert and Nancy Oliker
Becky Olson
Brent and Kristin Olson
Carolyn Olson
Heather Olson
Holly and Bruce Olson
Jenna Olson
Matthew Olson
Michael Olson
Ray Olson
Tracy Olson
Angie and Brent Olsonawski**
Jeanne Olund
Gary and Pat Oman
Michael Orrie
Kay Ostertag
Scott O’Toole
Jennifer Otremba
Paul Overman
Emma Paas
Ramon Pabon
Greg and Cynthia Page**
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Damien Palantino
Kurt B. Palmer
Michael Palmer
Jeff Pape
Alex R. Parker
Anne B. Parker
Shalin and Bibi Parmar
Arathi Parupally
Steven Pasche
Joel and Natalie Pasiuk**
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Robert and Rebecca Patient
Luciano Patino
Cynthia Patnode
Jill and Michael Patrou
Don Patterson
Elaine Patterson
Marissa Paulson
Melissa Pease
Elizabeth Pellington
Steve Peloquin
Joe Peltier
Andrea Perzichilli
Mark Peterangelo
Gregg Peters
Randall Petersen
Amanda Peterson
Carly Peterson
Diane Peterson
Eric J. Peterson
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Jennifer D. Peterson
Karen Peterson
Mark Peterson
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Randy Peterson
Amanda Petri
Sara Pflaum
Karen and Sarey Phang
Michael D. Pherson
William Phillips
Ronald W. Pierce
Ronald and Colleen Pierskalla
Tylor Pinks
Suzy Piper
Mark Pittman
Allison Plathe
Ryan Pletcher
Sara Pokorny
Paul Pomerleau
David Poole
Bill and Teri Popp
Venkteswarlu Pothapragada
Joyce Powdrill
Jeffrey Powell
Abby and Doug Power
Krista Preble
Robert Prevost
Jan Price
Kimberly and Ronald Price
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Robert Proebstle
Troy and Bonnie Pullis
Shannon Purcell
Sandra M. Putman
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Tammy Quant
Margaret Ann Radio
Devon Radtke
Peggy L. Raisanen
Aruna Rajagopal
Briana Ryan
Michael and Megan Ramey
Kathleen and Michael Ryan
Michael and Julie Rand
Sharon and Robert Ryan**
Narasimha Rao
Laura Sage
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Halimo Said
Kevin and Etta Rassier
Ethan Salau
Paul Rassier
Calvin Salo
Debaprasad Rath
Jeffrey A. Samayoa
Bridget Rathsack
Michael Samuels
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Jeff N. Sandager
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Rauenhorst
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Emma Sandstrom
Barton Reed
Sarah Sanford
Beth Reetz
Alex Santoni
Trokon Reeves
Rupesh Santoshi
Bruce Rehberg
Ann Sather
Anna Reiter
Michele M. Sauer
Mack Reiter
Austin Savat
Amaza A. Reitmeier
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Mr. and Dr. Michael J. Resnick
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Channing W. Riggs
Suzanne M. Schaffer
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Schaitberger
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Arleen Schilling
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Linda A. Schintz
Brian Rose
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Marie Schmelz
Elizabeth Roth
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Trevor Roth
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Kara Rowan
Andrew Schneider
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Rozmenoski
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Brena Rubenfeld
Susan Schneider**
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Danielle Schnell
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Jessica Scholl
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Robert W. Schoonover
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Steven Schroll
David Schuh
Mark Schulte
Alison Schultz
Holly Schultz
Logan Schultz
Christopher Schulz
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Melissa Schumacher
Jenny Schurr
Paul Schuster
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Tyler Schwichtenberg
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Kelly Scott
Michele Scott
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David Shapiro
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Melissa Siebke
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Nancy Simonson
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“I ventured timidly into being a Big
because something inside kept
nudging me and wouldn’t leave me
alone until I followed through and was
matched. I thought I was signing up to
do something good for a child. What I
didn’t realize was that our relationship
would change the way I see the world. I give because I
want others to have this same opportunity.” – Monica Coulter
Joseph Simpson
Leonard Sims II
Christa Sitzmann
Marilyn Skarja
Sarah Skowronsky
John D. Slock
Audra Smanski
Ashley A. Smith
Barbara Smith
Beth A. Smith
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Jacob Smith
Jason Smith
Joe B. Smith
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Ronald D. Snell
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Paul Steiner
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Darren Stewart
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Charles Stobbie
Ellen Strawman
Cristina Streckert
Susan Streff
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Nicholas Strub
Pamela Sukhum
Patrick Sukhum**
Lei Sun
Arjun Suri
Beth Suri
Anna Swanson
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Jennifer Swanson
Nancy Swanson
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Mason Swenson
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Elizabeth Swords
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Bruce Tanquist
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Target
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Scott Theisen
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Bob Thomas
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Monique Thompkins
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Cindy Thompson
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Jeffrey Thompson
Jon P. Thompson
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Shirley Thompson
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Wayne Thorkelson
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April Timm
John F. Timmer
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Matt Titze
Kayla Todd
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Jereme Y. Tom
Andrea Tonsfeldt
Shannon Toren
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Megan Trahms
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Jessica Tran
Jason Trebilcock
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Charles Trepanier
Gregory Tschida
Megan Tucker
Jo Twite
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Bruce A. Ulrich
Katharine Ulrich
Louise Ulrich
Ediglo Urribarrí Castillo
Don Vaca
Meredith Vadis
Steven Vakulskas
Patrick Van Der Voorn
Shannon J. Van Gemert
Kelly Van Gompel
Jennifer Van Straten
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Wes VanDerVoort
Sara Vandeventer
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Kyle Vang
Pachua Vang
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James Varholdt
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Mitch Vars
Julie Vasatka
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Taylor Velazquez
Joellyn Veninga
Timothy Vignos
Nicholas Vincent
Hao Vo
Jason Vogel
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Rodney and Mary Kay
Von De Linde
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Deb Wagner
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Nancy Wagner, Ph.D.
Lorie Wahlstrom
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Margaret Wall
Devin Walter
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Mike Watters
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Viola Weber
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Sara J. Wegmann
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Roy Weigel
Erik Weis
Carol Weisbecker
Joseph Weise
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Jean Wennerlyn Johnson
Noah Wenz
Josh Werner
Kipp Wessel
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Michael R. West
Melissa Westberg
Douglas Wetterlin
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April L. White
Brook White
Katherine White
Kent White
W. Thomas White and Marilyn Dietrich
Tessa Whitemarsh
Amelious Whyte
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Thomas H. Wick
Claudia J. Wielgorecki
Liz and Joe Wienke
Mary Wiley
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Todd and Lea Wilkinson
Hallie Williams
Jennifer Williams
Shontae R. Williams
Brandon Williamson
Shannon Willis
Andrew and Cotton Wilson
Jeffrey Wilson
Lisa Wilson
Mari L. Wilson
Topeka T. Wilson
Michelle and Slade Winchester
David and Lori Windschitl
Jill Winslow
Dennis and Kathryn Wipperling
Nancy Wirth
Corey Wirtz
Paul Witt
Matthew and Katherine Wolden
Kurt Wolf
Lisa Wolf
Ryan and Kathy Wolff**
Christine Wolfrath
David R. Wood
Grant Wood
Mr. Michael Woolsey
Jeff Wright
David Wroge
Stephen Xeplatis
Jay Xiong
Mengying Yao
Jeffrey Yentes
Adrian Young
Jerald and Julia Young**
Kimberly A. Young
Frank J. Zabel
Jacob Zacher
Sharonlee Zack
Susan Zambrovitz
Jessica L. Zamora-Weiss
Jessica Zauhar
Robert Zavitz
Kirsten Zeise
Kristin Zell
Shelby and Darren Zempel
Timothy A. Zensen
Joy Zhou
James and Carol Zielinski
Heather Zierhut
Charles Zierke
Sara Zimmermann
Vanessa Zimmermann
Michael Zoupas
Amy J. Zuelsdorf
Zhenyu Zuo
Jon ZurbeyTimothy A. Zensen
In-Kind
3M Company
508 Bar & Restaurant
Above the Falls Sports
Acme Comedy Club
Advanced Skin Therapeutics
Afton Alps Recreation Area
Cheryl Ahlstrom
Jane Ahlstrom
Al Vento Restaurant
Troy Allen
Al’s Breakfast
Al’s Vacuum
Anderson Race Management
Anonymous
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Mara Ascheman
Aspire Beverages
At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe
Atlantis
AV for You
Michael Ballard
Barbette
Barr Engineering Company
Maura K. Bartel
David and Sara Benning
Bibelot
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities Staff
Big Top Wine & Spirits
Black Sheep Pizza
Blue Plate Restaurant Company
Bluefin Bay Resort
Boca Chica
Kyle Brasser
Breadsmith
Brightwood Hills Golf Course
Broadway Bar & Pasta
Broders’ Minneapolis
Brothers Meat & Seafood
Brunswick Zone XL
Bryant Lake Bowl
Buca Di Beppo
Bunker Park Stable, Inc.
Bwana Archery
Cafe Latte
Calhoun Beach Framing
Dan Canfield
The Canine Coach
Cannon River Winery
Canterbury Park Holding Corp.
Cantina #1 - Mall of America
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Cheers Wine & Spirits
Chili’s
Chipotle Mexican Grill - Golden Valley
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet
Jeff Cichos
Cindy’s Cinnamon Roasted Nuts
Claddagh Coffee
Clancey’s Meat and Fish
Clear Body and Home
Comcast Spotlight
The Comedy Sportz Improv Theater
The Commons Hotel
Como Friends
Concord Printing
Continental Diamond
Cookies By Design
Karn M. Copa
CorePower Yoga and Spa Woodbury
Costco Wholesale
Coup D’etat
Joe Cowette
Crutchfield Dermatology
Culver’s Restaurants
Dancer’s Studio
Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies Hennepin Avenue
Delta Air Lines
Anthony Diaz
Dodge Nature Center
Downtowner Car Wash
Paul and Melanie Dunleavy
E & C Snacks LLC
Edible Arrangements
Edina Grill
Eileen’s Colossal Cookies
Libby Engelbret
Erik’s Community Giving Fund
Ernst & Young
Event Lab, LLC
Everest on Grand
Excelsior Brewing Company
Minnesota Timberwolves
Fastbreak Foundation
Fat Lorenzo’s
Federated Insurance
Jeanna and Will Fifer
Flaherty’s Bowl
Fogo de Chao
William K. Forbes
Scott R. Forster
Fortune Bay Resort and Casino
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
Kim and James Frederick
The Freehouse
Fulton Brewery
Gandhi Mahal
Gannon Travel Associates
Gertens
Get A Clu Trivia
Thomas and Mary Gormley
Grand Cafe
Grand Casino
Grand Slam
Grandma’s Restaurant Company
Ian Gray
Great Clips Imax Theatre
Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Waters Brewing Company
Green Mill
Kristine Guenther
James Gunnerson
Guthrie Theater
Kimberly A. Haglund
The Hair District
Hammer Made
Brandon and Jill Harbaugh
Ryan Hartung and Jacqui Vainik
Lara and Josh Hendlin
Hennepin Theatre Trust
Bob Hicks
Highland Grill
Highland Nursery
C. John Hildebrand
Mollie and Bob Hildebrandt
Hillary’s Personalized Gifts
History Theatre
Holiday Inn Elk River and Wild
Woods Water Park
HOM Furniture
Christopher and Elizabeth Hosch
Hot Indian Foods
Hotel Ivy, Minneapolis
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Ichiban Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
Illusion Theater
Imation Corporation
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre
International Dairy Queen
Inver Wood Golf Course
Tabitha and Shane Isner
It’s Greek to Me Restaurant
Izzy’s Ice Cream
Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
Kariann and Mike Jennrich
Jerry’s Foods
Kurt A. Johnson
The Jungle Theater
Paula and Terrance Keseley
Rick and Terry Kleinbaum
Richard and Patty Kleven
Knollwood Liquors
Kopplin’s Coffee
Kowalski’s - Oak Park Heights
Kowalski’s - Woodbury
Amy Krier
Terri Kruger
Kyatchi
Arani S. Ladlie
Lakeside Wine And Spirits
Landmark Theatres
Let’s Dish!
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
Lexington Floral
Lilli Putt, Inc
Local Motion
Loffler Companies
Longfellow Grill
Lord Fletcher’s
Lunderby Photography
Lunds & Byerlys of Wayzata
Lutsen Mountains
Mall of America
Manhattan Toy
Maplewood Tobacco and
E Cigs Center
Brady and Kiersten Markell
Martin Patrick 3
Max’s
Doug McMahon
Medtronic, Inc.
The Melting Pot
Mill City Running
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minnesota Bank and Trust
Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Orchestra
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Minnesota Sea Life Aquarium
MOA
Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings Football Club, Inc.
Minnesota Wild
Mister Carwash
Mixed Blood Theatre
MLT Vacations
Mother Earth Gardens
Kelly E. Muellman
Muller Family Theatres - Lakeville
Muller Family Theatres White Bear Township 17
Greg Murphy
J. Gregory Murphy
Mystic Lake Casino
New Scenic Cafe
Oak Marsh Golf Course
Oakdale Pump It Up
Matt O’Brien
O’Gara’s Bar and Grill
Creig Olcott
Old Log Theater
Kathie Olson
James K. Oman
O’Meara, Leer, Wagner & Kohl
Padelford Riverboats
Panera Bread
Papa John’s Pizza - Minnesota
Park Square Theatre
Park Tavern Bowling &
Entertainment Center
Pearson’s Candy Company
Penn Cycle - Eagan
Harry Petersen
Ambyr Peterson and Scott Schibonski
Jennifer D. Peterson
Scott J. Pilgram
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
Pizza Luce St. Paul
Pizzeria Lola
Shawn Pleimann
Prairie’s Edge Casino and Resort
PSAV Presentation Services
R.F. Moeller Jeweler Inc.
Rare Steak and Sushi
Red Balloon Bookshop
Red Cow Restaurant
Red Stag Supperclub
Regional Multiple Listing Services
Renee’s Royal Valet
Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy
Jeff and Nancy Rivers
Roca Restaurants
Rocco Altobelli
Room & Board
Room & Board - Edina
Anthony and Jennifer Rozmenoski
Running Aces Harness Park
Rush Creek Golf Club
Thomas D. Russett
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Salut Bar Americain
Emma Sandstrom
Dick Sandue
The Schubert Club
Schuler Shoes
Jeff Schuur
Science Museum of Minnesota
Seats of Dreams
Mats Sexton
Sheraton Duluth Hotel
Hiro and Sharon Shinomiya
Shoreview Community Center
Shutterfly
Nancy Simonson
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Anna Smith
Brian and Robin Smith
Ronald D. Snell
Peter Spink
Split Rock Lighthouse
St. Patricks Guild
St. Paul Saints Baseball
Stages Theatre Company
Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room
Charles Steiner
Stella’s Fish Cafe
Stepping Stone Theatre
Surly Brewing Company
Sweet Jules Gifts
Tangletown Gardens
The Capital Grille
The Coop Restaurant
The Links At Northfork
The Lowbrow
The Village Company
Mark Therrien
The Third Bird
Julie Thompson
Three Rivers Park District
Tinucci’s Restaurant and Catering
Tonka Cycle Ski Board
The Toro Company
Total Wine and More
Treasure Coast Dermatology
Turnkey Direct Marketing, Inc.
“We support Big Brothers Big Sisters because
mentoring is crucially important for the success
of our community’s youth.”
–Sharon and Robert Ryan
Duane and Mona Udstuen
USA Inflatables
Jordan and Megan Van Oort
David Vanney and Catharine Ruther
Laurie Vanstone
Vertical Endeavors
Waddell Interiors
Walker Art Center
Scott and Michele Walker
Walt Disney World
Jason E. Waye
Wendy’s/ Four Crown, Inc.
Heather West and Mark Long
Westin Edina Galleria
Westin Minneapolis
Whims and Joy
Whole Foods Co-op Duluth
Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation
The Wilderness at Fortune Bay
Jason Willis
Jennifer L. Wills
Shelly Winslow
Wise Acre Eatery
Ryan and Kathy Wolff
Woodbury 10 Theatre
Wooddale Fun Zone
Yo Yo Donuts
Yogastudio
YOXO
Zelo
Zurich North America
Honorary Gifts
For Susan Bailey
Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Minnesota
For Joe Belstler
Ramona and Wayne Belstler
For Pat Born
Bridget Barton
Ann Bloodhart
Donna Born
Patricia Curtiss
Michelle Fure
Lucy Galbraith
John Harper
Wanda Kirkpatrick
Weston Kooistra
John Levin
David Lundquist
Donald Mueting
Karen Neis
Jennifer O’Rourke
Arathi Parupally
Sara Pflaum
Jan Price
Beth Reetz
Arleen Schilling
Marcy Syman
Jeff Syme
Meredith Vadis
Mark Vanderschaaf
Katherine White
For Karmit Bulman
Elana Bulman
For Bill Dillon
RBC Foundation - USA
For Derek Harmon
John Harmon
For Ryan Hartung
Kyle Hartung
For Tom Harvey
Tammy O’Connell
For Nathan Hundt & Melissa Drier
Shelly Brazelle
For Amy Fiterman
Faegre Baker Daniels
Foundation
For Mary Johnston
Stephanie Hendrickson
For Friends & Family of Paige
and Joe Mann
Paige and Joe Mann
For Hilary Rosenthal
Connie Davis
For Bob Ryan
FEI
For Scott Schibonski
Denise Harris
For Ainsley Taylor
Sandra and Steve Taylor
For Matthew Thompson
Hilary Thompson
For William H. Tripp
Betsy and Jeffrey Elgin
For Douglas Wilson
Marie Schmelz
For Mike, Katie, and Patrick
Zabinski
Bryan Lindsley
For Marcia Zimmerman and
Netha Johnson
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Memorial Gifts
For Bernard H. Booth III
Raymond Eby and Waverley Booth
For John Evans
Edward F Christie
For Edytha “Detta” Foley
Beta Sigma Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Gary and Pat Oman
For the Robert H. and Shirley Hansing
and Robert G. Allen Memorial Fund
Jerry and Lori Allen
John F. Timmer
For Joaquin Morrissette
Rebecca K. Hanlin
For Joseph Pilon
Kent and Susan Benscoter
For Dennis Schapiro
DeDe and Thomas Scanlon
For Nancy Register Wangen
Ginny Jacobson
For Benjamin R. Welshons, Sr.
Stephen and Nancy Dornbach
*Monthly Match Maker Donor
**Better Futures Campaign Donor
Due to space constraints, we
are unable to list everyone who
provided support for our work.
If we have overlooked anyone
or made an error, we sincerely
apologize and would appreciate
being notified. Please contact
our development office at
651-789-2431.
LEADERSHIP STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gloria C. Lewis
President & CEO
Marci Malzahn
Chair
Greg Schlaefer
Treasurer
Robert (Bob) Biaggio
Secretary
John Breedlove
Nathan Hjelseth
Susan Kelly
Robert (Bob) McCollum
Jeff Davidman
Pat Sukhum
Gloria Lewis
Jerry Allen
Patric Cooper
Raymond Eby
Amy Fiterman
Michael Jensen
Michael LeSage
Miron Marcotte
Holly Morehead
Justin Noznesky
Robert (Bob) Oliker
Angie Olsonawski
Joel Pasiuk
Robert Ryan
Susan Schneider
Aleesha Webb
Ryan Wolff
Jerald (Jerry) Young
Deanna Threadgill
Vice President of Programs
Heather Miller-Shiell
Vice President of
Development
Wendy Marcano
Vice President of Finance
Andrew Robertson
Director of Human Resources
& Volunteer Services
Gail Vold Greco
Director of Communications
& Public Relations
ANNUAL REPORT
CONTRIBUTORS
Suzy Piper
Editor
Karen Lafferty
Designer
The Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters
is to provide children facing adversity with
strong and enduring, professionally supported,
1-to-1 relationships that change their lives
for the better, forever.
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