Big Brothers Big Sisters 91原创 held their first ever bottle drive on Saturday, July 6.
Twenty volunteers made up of 鈥渂igs,鈥� 鈥渓ittles,鈥� and BBBS staff took in bags full of bottles at Alex Hope Elementary from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Communications assistant Mackenzie Gaytmenn said the event was a big success.
鈥淭hanks to our hard-working volunteers and staff, we raised a total of $1,447.42. All the funds raised will be invested in our mentoring programs for the children in 91原创,鈥� Gaytmenn explained.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs youth with mentors to provide role models and begin relationships that can positively shape the lives of both people involved.
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鈥淲e would like to say thank you the community and participating restaurants for donating their recyclable containers to our bottle drive,鈥� Gaytmenn added.
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