Time Warner Cable believes deeply in the power of serving their community. Corporate responsibility is woven into the fabric of who they are and what they do. Throughout their history they have demonstrated that commitment with sponsored events, educational programs and charitable donations all focused on strengthening the communities where they operate.

In Central Texas, TWC supports the agency in multiple ways. They invite BBBS into the company to recruit volunteers, they donate thousands of dollars in inkind advertising, and they regularly sponsor Bowl for Kids' Sake. Additionally, Dave Roon, TWC's Vice President of Commercial Sales for the Texas Region, serves on the Executive Board, is currently Board Chair, and is a member of The 2015 Society, an individual giving society benefiting BBBS.  Dave and his wife also participated as mentors in the BBBS Big Couple program.

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Sweet Leaf Tea has embraced many of the categories of partnerships with BBBS. Clayton Christopher, President and CEO of Sweet Leaf Tea, serves in a leadership role with our gala event committee and is a member of The 2015 Society, an individual giving society benefiting BBBS. Clayton has also been a Big Brother for 4 1/2 years.

Not ony has the company hosted informational presentations for employees, but SLT also provides the BBBS story and link on their website. the company has leveraged their ad agency for discounted work on our behalf and has leveraged free resources through other vendors as well. SLT also offers valuable in-kind donations, in the form of its product (tea) at BBBS functions such as Bowl for Kids' Sake, board and staff meetings, and match activities.

SLT organizes an annual event for Bigs and Littles known as the Austin Tea Party, which provides an educational activity for matches to participate in while also generating revenue to support our mentoring programs.

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For 35 years, KVUE-TV has built a solid foundation of public service committed to helping people in our community. Throughout the year, KVUE, both on the air and through staff involvement, participates in a variety of ways to assist a number of public service agencies and causes of importance to the citizens of Central Texas.

The station partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters through their in-kind media sponsorship of Bowl for Kids' Sake as well as their team participation in the Media Bowl. They also provide additional airtime throughout the year for BBBS public service announcements which helps the agency increase awareness about our mission.

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At Jack in the Box, they believe that mentoring can change a child's life. That's why The Jack in the Box Foundation proudly partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to serve youth in Jack in the Box restaurant communities. On national and local levels, they sponsor a myriad of efforts for Big Brothers Big Sisters, including a school-based mentoring program that matches high school student Bigs with elementary school student Littles, and our “First Meal” program, which treats newly-matched Bigs and Littles to a meal at Jack in the Box. In their restaurants, decals raise awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters and encourage our guests to volunteer. They also encourage volunteerism among their employees, many of whom are Bigs or volunteer in other ways with BBBS. 

A national Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsor since 1998, The Jack in the Box Foundation has provided more than $3 million to national and local agencies through corporate, employee and franchisee donations, fund-raising events and services. Based in San Diego, Jack in the Box operates or franchises more than 2,000 quick-serve restaurants in 17 states.

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For many years, the Dell Foundation has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas to support mentoring programs in Williamson County. Funds received from the Foundation are used to increase the number of youth in BBBS’ Williamson County mentoring program while positively influencing a range of outcomes, including academic achievement, relationships and recidivism rates among juvenile delinquents. Over the years, support has been given for BBBS' site-based programs at Berkman Elementary and Bluebonnet Elementary and BBBS' community-based program which allows BBBS to widen their geographical service area to meet the increased need within Williamson County's high-risk youth population.

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As a part of Arby's commitment to making a difference, Arby's established the Arby's Foundation, Inc. in 1986. From its inception, the Foundation has focused on supporting leadership, education and youth-mentoring initiatives. Because of Big Brothers Big Sisters' vision “to provide a mentor for every child who needs or wants one," Arby's has selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as its national corporate charity.

Combining Arby's support with donations from franchisees, suppliers, employees, customers and sponsors, the Arby's Foundation has given more than $25 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and its local agencies in 25 cities across the US.

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