FuseDSM: Ribbon Cutting Big Brothers Big Sister Of Central Iowa Youth Mentoring Center

Date and Time

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Ribbon Cutting: 4:00 pm
Open House: 4:30-6:30pm

Network: 6:00 to 6:30 pm

Location

Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Youth Mentoring Center - 2130 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

FuseDSM: Ribbon Cutting Big Brothers ...

Description

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) is excited to announce the opening of our new Youth Mentoring Center, located at 2130 Grand Ave in Des Moines. To mark this milestone, we will host an open house on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Community members are invited to tour the new facility, meet BBBSIA staff, learn more about the organization’s programs, and explore volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided.

We would be honored to have you join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m. the same day, marking the official unveiling of our Youth Mentoring Center. Your presence would mean a great deal to us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for our organization and our community. We hope you can attend!

Why Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa?

BBBS of Central Iowa seeks to ignite the power and promise of youth through one-to-one mentoring relationships, serving youth and families in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties.

50+ years of impacting youth in central Iowa
Over 20,000 youth served
93% of participating youth maintained or improved avoidance of risky behaviors
82% of participating youth maintained or improved their grades
Matches in central Iowa typically last an average of about 3 years—which is longer than the national average for matches.