	In this Issue
	Events

	Tres Hermanos
	Summer Treats

You are a big part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters family and you make a difference by volunteering and donating. If you know someone who would make a great mentor or supporter, forward this email to him or her. They can enroll to become a volunteer or make a donation easily and securely online. Have fun this summer, and keep cool!

EVENTS

Community Pride
Community Pride is an opportunity for Matches to give back together through service projects. This month, we will help support our troops through Packages from Home by assembling care packages for those serving overseas. Open to the first 15 Matches.

When: Saturday, July 21 10 am - 2 pm
Where: 1201 S. 7th Ave., Phoenix 85007
RSVP: Jennifer Booth (602) 393-4137 or jbooth@bbbsaz.org

The Community Pride Committee meets every other month to plan upcoming projects. If you would like to join the committee, please contact Summer Masuda at (602) 393-4108 or smasuda@bbbsaz.org.

Reach for the Stars Read-a-thon

You and your Little can participate in this Read-a-thon where 100% of the proceeds go to them in books!

Step 1: Visit the Cholla Branch Library (10050 N Metro Pkwy E, Phx 85051) Saturday, July 14 between 1-3pm. You will get a donation form, track minutes sheet, a wish list sheet, and a catalog of book choices for your Little. If you can’t make this date, tell your Program Specialist and we will send you sheets to print off.

Step 2: Raise any amount of money for the child to read 300 minutes in 2 weeks.

Step 3: Decide what books to order from Usborne books and mail your order by August 1 to Stephanie Cable, a consultant who is also a Big Sister. The address is located on the donation form.

Step 4: Come back to the same library Saturday, August 18 between 1-2 pm and pick up your books.

For book selection, visit goreadtoday.com.

** Participants are entered into a drawing to win a backpack loaded with school supplies! Winner gets their backpack with the ordered books at the library.

RSVP to your Program Specialist by July 12 **

Office Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to assist with match support contacts and interviewing of potential volunteers and families. Hours are very flexible. If you have a bachelor's degree and would like to assist the agency in another capacity, please call John Hamilton at (602) 393-4118.

Dee's Dogs
We have a great new partnership with Dee’s Dogs who lent their services and delicious food to this year’s Match Appreciation Picnic. They have opened one location with several more to come!

Visit Cafe and More Convenient Store in the Sears Essentials Mall on 91st Ave in Peoria.
10250 N. 91st Ave., Peoria, AZ. 85345

25% of all gross proceeds benefit BBBSAZ

TRES HERMANOS

We're introducing a new Community-based mentoring program under the Hispanic Mentoring Initiative (HMI) called Tres Hermanos. This program focuses upon one-to-one matching of Hispanic male volunteers to Hispanic Little Brothers. Learn more and become involved »

SUMMER TREATS

As triple digit weather hits outside, nobody wants to cook. But there are lots of fun things that Matches can do together that will enrich your spirits while tantalizing your taste buds. We have some fun, easy, delicious ideas that the two of you can do together. The recipe for summer fun starts here » .