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We are excited to continue connecting resources and organizations in Old South Baton Rouge to McKinley High School, and to continue exploring ways we can serve the community as a school.
Currently, we are working on building student and faculty run gardens on school grounds, with partnership of CPPEX, to be used as models
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Phone: 225-388-9737
Fax: 225-346-8441
e-mail: bigbuddy@bigbuddyprogram.org
Address:
1415 Main Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
NotesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2011 CONTACT: Kelley Criscoe BRHalloweenParade@hotmail.com 225-288-5585 10/31 Consortium Partners with Big Buddy Program, Announces Costume Drive & Scavenger Hunt Baton Rouge, LA - 10/31 Consortium, a local non-profit that is planning Baton Rouge’s only Halloween Parade, has partnered with the Big Buddy Program in support of a costume drive for the children who [...]
It’s good to shop Saturday, August 27th Purchase a SAVINGS PASS from Big Buddy for just $5, bring the pass to Macy’s on August 27th and save 25% all day on regular, sale and clearance items, including home — even save on most brands usually excluded! Save 10% on electrics/electronics, furniture, mattresses, and rugs/floorcoverings. Some [...]
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Big Buddy is NOT collecting money outside local businesses – we have received several reports of children standing outside businesses all over town saying they are collecting money for Big Buddy to send children to Houston. THIS IS NOT BIG BUDDY – if you are approached by these children, please call the BR Police (225-389-2000) [...]
Dear Parents and Supporters, The Big Buddy Program is excited about joining with the National Summer Learning Association and summer programs all across our country to recognize and celebrate National Summer Learning Day on June 21, 2011 – the first official day of summer. Summer Learning Day is an opportunity for programs to highlight their [...]
On Wednesday, May 25th, The Kingfish Restaurant (inside of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center) will donate 10% of the restaurant’s proceeds to Big Buddy…..that’s breakfast, lunch and dinner. So plan that power breakfast, business or casual lunch and dinner out at the Kingfish….enjoy fabulous food and help a great cause at the same time. [...]
April 10, 2011 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baton Rouge, LA – Big Buddy invites all of South Louisiana to join us in celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 10 through 16, 2011. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week has drawn the support and endorsement of all subsequent U.S. presidents, as well as many governors, mayors [...]
The Big Buddy Program will host the 21st Annual Burger Bash Scholarship Fundraiser, February 17, 2011 from 6-8pm at Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone Street. A $10 donation allows attendees to enjoy a meal complete with burger (and all the fixin’s), chips, ice cream and soft drink. To-go orders are welcome and will be [...]
In honor of National Mentoring Month, Big Buddy is inviting everyone to remember the Mentors in their lives and take the time to Mentor someone else. Big Buddy Mentoring Director Lynelle Thomas says, “Everyone has had a Mentor (or more than one) in his or her life. For National Mentoring Month, take a moment to thank those who have mentored you and then pass it on by being a mentor to a child, a colleague, a young parent, someone in your life.”
December, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baton Rouge, LA - The Big Buddy Program announced today the Annual Dancing for Big Buddy will be held Saturday, May 7th from 7 to 10pm at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on the LSU Campus. This gala fundraiser will feature prominent locals & dancers showing off the moves learned over the 6 weeks [...]