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Two business women shake hands over signed paperwork. The woman facing you is black, the woman out of frame is white.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gives $1.9M to Support Mentoring in Puget Sound

Posted by Jennifer Haberman in Blog on May 24, 2022Tags:

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Today on The Today Show Big Brothers Sisters of America announced a historic gift of $122.6 million dollars from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift will support the national office and 38 local Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the country.  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound is humbled and proud to be included in […]

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Alonda Williams, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound President & CEO stands to the left of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. In the center, the unveiled painting, BIG Futures, is mounted to the gallery wall. To the right of the painting stand WOW Gallery founder Veronica Very and renowned local artist Hiawatha D.

Stunning “BIG Futures” Painting Unveiled at BIG Impact Networking Event

Posted by Jennifer Haberman in Blog on April 18, 2022Tags: / / /

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Our community came together to co-create a powerful, transformative event. We were thrilled to gather in person at the WOW Gallery. You could feel the excitement and energy in the crowd. 9-year-old Little, Chloe, kicked off the event with her favorite knock-knock joke. Everyone in the room replied, “Who’s there?” The moment stood out. It […]

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Posted by Patti Johnson in Blog on June 19, 2020

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Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Puget Sound embraces Black/African American heritage, freedom, families, and ancestry. Juneteenth is a celebration honoring the emancipation of enslaved Blacks/African Americans in the Confederacy. On June 19, 1865, Blacks/African American slaves were legally freed in the United States which also marked the end of the Civil War.  We encourage […]

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