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PHILADELPHIA, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
announced a $1 million grant from MetLife Foundation to launch a second phase
of the MetLife Foundation Partnership for School-Based Mentoring. In the second phase, BBBS will
continue to expand school-based mentoring, with a focus on engaging baby
boomers as mentors .
In the MetLife Foundation Partnership's first phase, BBBS agencies in 25
cities were awarded funding to match thousands of young people with mentors
and to connect volunteers with schools and their communities.
"We salute MetLife Foundation for partnering with us to identify and
engage Boomers in our mission to enrich young people's lives through one-to-
one friendships," said BBBS President and CEO Judy Vredenburgh.

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"The Elton John AIDS Foundation is proud to be the beneficiary of this
year's One Mighty Weekend celebration in Orlando," said EJAF Executive
Director Scott Campbell .
Today, EJAF is one of the world's leading nonprofit HIV/AIDS organizations.
With MetLife Foundation's new $1 million commitment, BBBS will continue to
expand the Bigs in Schools Program , with an emphasis on connecting the
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Since its establishment in 1992 by Founder and Chairman Sir Elton John,
the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has raised over $80 million to support
HIV/AIDS prevention and service programs in 55 countries around the globe.
The two-year grant provides necessary funds to research Boomer
demographics and volunteer interests and create tailored messaging based on
the research. It has been the leader in one-to-one youth
service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a
direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big
Sisters serves 234,000 children, ages 6 through 18, in all 50 states.

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Performances by A-list entertainers, theme parties and park activities
are the highlights of a weekend that organizers estimate will generate
$150 million in revenue for the Orlando area."

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"Mentoring is a critical component of young people's healthy development,"
said Sibyl Jacobson , President, MetLife Foundation.

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"One Mighty Weekend is bigger than one city or one country," Chisholm
said. The
national offices are located in Philadelphia.

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BBBS also will develop and distribute tools to aid member
agencies in expanding outreach to and recruitment of Boomer volunteers.
Grants support health, education, civic and cultural programs .

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million, multi-year partnership is helping BBBS bring the Bigs in Schools
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In our twelfth year of this event, we are so proud
to be able to support an organization that is effectively addressing one of
the world's most serious public health problems. "We are pleased to
partner with BBBS to engage more Boomers in increasing opportunities and
positive outcomes for young people.

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"That's why we selected a respected, nonprofit organization founded and
chaired by Sir Elton John.
Through the Bigs in Schools Program, volunteers spend time one-to-one with
"Littles" in their schools, typically once a week during the academic year.

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, Johnny Chisholm, founder
and producer of Orlando's legendary "One Mighty Weekend" events at Walt Disney
World, today announced that the Elton John AIDS Foundation
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BBBS agencies will be awarded funding to form new volunteer partnerships and
achieve significant growth in their school-based mentoring programs and
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onemightyweekend.com ) celebration. "The funds received from this event will help
further the critical work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation in fighting AIDS
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MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 by MetLife to carry on its
longstanding tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. For more
information about the Foundation , visit http://www.

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Teachers identify children who can benefit most from interaction with a caring
adult. "Boomers are
finding creative ways to stay vital and connected to their community - BBBS
offers an ideal solution. To volunteer or donate, visit
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One Mighty Weekend includes three days of events on Disney properties and
other nearby locations that attract more than 135,000 people from all over the
world.
EJAF focuses on supporting community -based prevention education programs, harm
reduction programs, and direct services to persons living with HIV/AIDS,
especially populations with special needs. These efforts include HIV/AIDS-
related physical and mental health services, HIV testing and counseling,
street outreach and education, food distribution, assisted living services,
social service coordination, and community volunteer recruitment and support.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces $1 Million Grant from MetLife Foundation

We know they make terrific mentors, but currently
represent just 16 percent of the 234,000 'Bigs' around the country," she said.

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