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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Honored

photo source: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America/facebook
photo source: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America/facebook

The Big Brothers Big Sisters National Leadership Council (NLC) recognized the local affiliate, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, with a 2015 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Quality Award. Big Brothers Big Sisters is in its 88th year of serving our community’s children.

“I am so proud of our board and staff for making quality programming a priory for our local children,” said Rob Roby, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star. “Their hard work equates to more mentorship in Texas and a brighter future for area youth.”

In the past year, we served 8,024 children and were recognized for its quality community programming. “This Quality Award reflects the care and attention that goes into each match between a Big and a Little. The Lone Star agency has done an outstanding job serving children in its community,” said Pam Iorio, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.