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Big Brothers, Big Sisters Of Palm Beach And Martin

Counties Recognized Volunteers And Supporters

Amid trophies, plaques, “Our volunteers and Robert Jones, 2021 Big Brother of the Year; Carolyn
videos, treats and fanfare, supporters remained Cuesta, 2021 Big Sister of the Year; Josh Folds, 2020 Raising
friends, supporters and steadfast in their a Child Award recipient; The Schmidt Family Foundation,
volunteers gathered for the commitment to our 2020 Raising Children Award recipient; Dr. Timothy
2021 awards luncheon on youth before and during Steigenga, 2021 Volunteer of the Year; Lawrence Howell,
April 28 to cheer the bonds the pandemic,” said 2020 Big Brother of the Year; Jessica Grassi, 2020 Big Sister
between “bigs” and “littles” Yvette Flores Acevedo, of the Year; John Sedwitz, 2020 Volunteer of the Year; Emily
that steadfastly represents CEO Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Osborn, 2020 Teen Big of the Year; and Mattison Wiggins,
the nonprofit Big Brothers, Counties. “Their generosity empowers youth to graduate with 2021 Teen Big of the Year.
Big Sisters of Palm Beach a plan for their future and a mentor for their lifetime.” About Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Of Palm Beach
and Martin Counties – now A short program, led by Yvette Flores Acevedo, CEO Big And Martin Counties
in its 35th year! Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6 to 17 with
The event, taking place showcased winners with personal, heartfelt accounts, about volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986
and generously sponsored Dr. Timothy Steigenga the difference in their lives because of the “matches” and life- the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin
by Bonefish Grille in Stuart, mentor experiences enjoyed throughout the years. Volunteers County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers
set the stage for smiles, laughter, hugs, and recognition for the shared why they choose to lend time and talents to the charity. Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County
2021 and 2020 Big and Little of the Year honorees, Volunteers Among the top awards for service and commitment to organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies
of the Year, and the distinguished Raising a Child and Raising Big Brothers, Big Sisters Palm Beach and Martin Counties nationwide. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.
Children awards. in 2021 and 2020 are: Photos by Liz McKinley

Josh Folds, William Bee and Ken
Glenn Hasell and David Pittinos Jess Grassi and Cynteria Brown John Sedwitz Josh Folds and Yvette Flores Acevedo Ringe

Ken Ringe, Kathy Glover and Tiffany Cristoforo and Alan
Katie Knapfel and Carolyn Cuesta Bob Jones and Shayn Pemper Larry Green and Kim Capen David Hall Armstrong

The Heart of Hobe Sound
Est. 1926

Dr. Timothy Steigenga, Yvette Flores Acevedo, Katie Knapfel WE ARE OPEN WE are YOUR
and Sandra Bailey Community Church
WE ARE BACK WITH All Visitors Welcome

NO RESERVATIONS We Invite You to Worship with Us
FOR SEATING. Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

FULL SERVICE.....

We will offer the same degree of care and Give us a call or visit our
concern to our members and guests website for more information.
as we have been during this pandemic. (772) 546-5043
We lift up in PRAYER those of our area that www.heartofhobesound.org
were effected by the Virus

Starting June 6th
Elysha Miskanic, Mikealo Moncayo, Luisa Espinoza, Pete Same time 10:30 am
Magazino, Alan Armstrong, Chloe Taylor and Howard McNett
Service will remain on FACEBOOK LIVE

11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455