Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters a big success

The Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters "Start Something Big" fundraiser was held recently at the Hartford Golf Club, raising about $175,000. 

"There are few organizations in Connecticut that do more to provide children in need with great adult mentors who help them reach their highest potential," said West Hartford resident Andy Fleischmann, president and CEO of Nutmeg. 

 "There is no better way to move a child's life in a positive direction than by ensuring that he or she has an enduring, one-on-one relationship with a caring adult," said event chair Chandler Howard, president and CEO of Liberty Bank.

Marvin Woodward, a veteran Big Brother and mentoring award winner with Nutmeg, spoke about his match with a Little Brother, Jonathan, how the relationship changed lives for him, Jonathan, Jonathan's family, and the community.

Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the longest established youth mentoring organization in the world (1904). It helps children from single- and no-parent homes to avoid negative behaviors and reach their highest potential. Nutmeg does this by creating and maintaining one-on-one relationships between children and professionally-screened inspirational adult volunteers. Based in Hartford, Nutmeg was founded in 1966. It's funded, in part, by United Way organizations. It serves thousands of youngsters in 111 of the state's 169 municipalities. Help Nutmeg save young lives by volunteering, donating or partnering with us. Visit: www.nutmegbigbrothersbigsisters.org. Or, call toll-free at: 1-800-237-5437 (KIDS).

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