Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana announces a gift of $1 million from Charlie Brown, philanthropist, Executive Vice President, Southern Bells, Inc., long time board member and friend of the agency.  This personal donation will empower more youth in Central Indiana to believe in their dreams and achieve success through 1-to-1 mentoring.     

The first Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Outcomes Report shows statistically significant improvements for youth during the first year of enrollment in the organization's nationwide mentoring program in educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, such as truancy, and socio-emotional competency.

Kroger partners with BBBSCI in 2012-2013 to donate over $3,000 in gift cards.  The gift cards will be used to purchase program supplies from local Kroger stores for various agency sponsored activities and events throughout the year.

The Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) recognizes Darcey Palmer-Shultz as a leader in the Indianapolis community in 2012.  The Forty Under 40 Award honors forty leaders under 40 years old who have achieved success in their chosen field early in their careers.

Cummins Inc. makes a $110,000 grant to BBBSCI to support the implementation of program improvements aimed at increasing the length of mentoring relationships.