Rita’s Rainbows has donated $1,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters school based programs. The funding will be used toward purchase of supplies for the program’s new STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) based curriculum implemented at three separate elementary school sites around the county.

“We are grateful for the support of Rita’s Rainbows. Positive role models and caring, involved community members are essential to disadvantaged children’s positive growth and development. I am delighted that our programs can provide positive mentors and much needed STEM exposure,” said Executive Director Anna Boyd-Bucy

The Big Brothers Big Sisters school based program pairs high school and college students with elementary students for weekly supervised group and individual activities taking place at elementary school sites in Nipomo, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo.


About Big Brothers Big Sisters:

 Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The local, volunteer and donor funded organization provides targeted recruiting, screening, training and matching, as well as ongoing support, safety training and supervision for volunteers, children and families.  A nationwide Harris Interactive study found that adults who were involved as children in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs grew-up to be better educated, wealthier, and report stronger relationships with their spouses, children and friends.  For more information on volunteering or contributing to Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 805-781-3226, or visit www.slobigs.org.