Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens’
Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Announces
Campaign to Increase Amount of Male Mentors
EVENT: In order to increase the number of male mentors in the Big Brothers program, Big Brothers Big Sisters will launch a New York State wide campaign on Friday, May 29th with a sidewalk event at Morton's The Steakhouse in Brooklyn. The campaign titled, "Which One Are You?" will feature life-size super hero boxes each themed with a different interest, such as baseball, bowling, fishing, cooking, academics, art, music, and many others. As men walk inside the box that best represents his talent or interest they can share with a boy in need, they get to see themselves as a Big Brother. The launch will also feature sidewalk activities, fun giveaways, and Morton's food and refreshments. Local dignitaries, sports figures and celebrities will be invited to participate.
WHEN: Friday, May 29, 2009, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE:339 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY (in front of Morton's The Steakhouse)
WHO: Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Big Brother Big Sister Program and fellow New York Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters.
CONTACT: For more information, contact Kaydian S. Reid at 718-875-8801 ext.129 or at kreid@ccbq.org, or visit www.whichoneareyou.org
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Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens creates a community of caring and sharing by reaching out to the poor, the sick, and the isolated. For over 100 years, Catholic Charities has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queen and currently offers over 180 programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, the developmentally disabled, and the mentally ill. One of the largest providers of affordable housing in New York City, Catholic Charities provides 3,000 units of housing for low-income seniors, families, and the formerly homeless, and 750 units of special needs housing, throughout Brooklyn and Queens.
