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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County on Changing Children's Lives for the Better, Forever

Posted Feb 28, 2017

Changing children's lives for the better, forever. The nation's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters, empowers our youth to succeed and thrive in life.

Produced by: Florida Newsmakers Team

#Florida #Community #Education #General Interest #Local

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