FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:        Mike Sutton

                        Vice President of Development

                        727-518-8860

                        MikeS@bbbspc.org

 LARGO, FL - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, a non-profit organization which helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring, has partnered with the Tampa Bay Rays and Carlos Pena to kick off a new program, “Text To Give”. The community can donate $5 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters by simply texting “CARLOS” to 40579.

A public service announcement featuring Carlos Pena has been created and will begin airing on Clear Channel and Bright House Networks in the Pinellas County area and on Comcast nationally in August and September. 

“We are so thankful for our partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays, Carlos, and our local media partners,” says Susan Rolston, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County. “These PSAs not only call the community to financially support Big Brothers Big Sisters, but also helps inform the public of the need for mentor volunteers.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps vulnerable children beat the odds. The organization depends on donations to help recruit volunteers and reach more children. Funding is used to conduct background checks on volunteers to ensure child safety; and provide ongoing support for children, families and volunteers to build and sustain long-lasting relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters is proven to improve children’s odds for succeeding in school, behaving nonviolently, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and breaking negative cycles. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County includes Hernando and Citrus Counties.

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