PO Box 1182

Murray, Kentucky

Hours: 
 

Office Hours by appointment

Mission Statement

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Murray/Calloway County strives to make a difference in the lives of children and youth by assisting them in reaching their highest potential through spiritual, social, mental, educational and physical development through a One to One relationship with caring adults who are professionally screened and continually supported.

Services Provided

§      Core Program “One to One” Match

This is when a child and adult are matched and spend time together doing such things as working on homework, playing outside or taking a walk.  They are matched based on needs and shared interests.

§      Big Buddies Little Buddies Program

This program is done in conjunction with the Murray Family Resource Center and the Murray Independent School System.  This program is held at Murray Elementary and matches elementary students with mainly college-aged volunteers once a week during the school year.  They participate in various activities at the school.

§      Activities for children on the waiting list to be matched.

§      Screening process and training for “Big” Volunteers.

§      Follow-up with “Bigs”, “Littles” and parents to ensure the match is beneficial to all.

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Age Group Served 

Children ages 6 to 16

Volunteers ages 18 and up

Annual Events

Bowl for Kids Sake

Agency Fund Raisers

Bowl for Kids Sake in March

Make a Difference Day (we collect used ink-jet and laser cartridges)

Buddy Campaign

Additional Information

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Murray Calloway County matches a child with a caring mentor.  Both go through an essential screening process and training, to ensure that the match made is beneficial to all parties, including the child, adult mentor and parent!

Applications are accepted for both children and mentors throughout the year. 

Visit our national website:  http://www.bbbsa.org

Agency Meeting
Thursday, June 14, 2007
There will be a meeting of local United Way agencies at 4:00 PM.

CUBS
Wednesday, March 12, 2007
There will be a CUBS meeting at 12:00 Noon at Glendale Church. This will be an informative meeting with area agencies.

Froggie Fest Concert
Saturday, July 7, 2007
The United Way and our agencies will be working Concessions for the Froggie Fest Concert. MSU has assisted the United Way in allowing the proceeds to benefit our local agencies. Thank you MSU!

Softball Tournament
Friday, July 27, 2007
Each year the United Way coordinates a Softball Tournament played by local community and business teams. If you cannot play, come watch.

Leadership Breakfast
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Business leaders meet to discuss how business and the United Way can impact our community.

Golf Tournament
Friday, September 21, 2007

The Grand Home Give-A-Way
July 2007 Thru Building Completion 2008
Keep an eye out for advertising concerning the Grand Home.

United Way Auction- Chairs, Etc.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
At this year’s Auction we are anticipating up to twenty-five chairs and a few unique items to be auctioned. Local artist donate their artwork and crafts for the proceeds to be given back to the United Way and the community served. The event will be at Murray Country Club with the reception beginning at 5:30 PM. The auction starts at 7:00PM sharp. Tickets will be limited and available soon. Call Samantha at the United Way office phone 270-753-0317. You may also contact Robert Billington or Mark Kennedy our local volunteer ticket sales persons.