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Bigs in Blue partners with organization to help improve community relations between law enforcement and kids
Read full article: Bigs in Blue partners with organization to help improve community relations between law enforcement and kidsThe Big Brothers Big Sisters program, a non-profit organization that was designed to bridge the gap between police and communities of color, took a major step forward on Wednesday.
Hollywood officers in Bigs in Blue program honor mentees with parade, gifts
Read full article: Hollywood officers in Bigs in Blue program honor mentees with parade, giftsHOLLYWOOD, Fla. Nine-year-old Hanniyah is a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, a non-profit organization that supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for children who are at risk of losing their way. The organization runs the Bigs in Blue program, which turns police officers into mentors. Dozens of Hollywood Police Department officers met with mentees at the parking lot of the Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station. I liked that they smiled and they waved.Ana Cedeo, the President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County said the police officers came up with the idea of the parade and outdoor meeting. After the parade, Hanniyahs mentor, Lt. Selina Hightower, and the other officers gave their mentees a little gift bag and time to chat.
Wilkins, Dolphins rookies go golfing with kids from Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Read full article: Wilkins, Dolphins rookies go golfing with kids from Big Brothers, Big SistersMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Dolphins rookies spent their off day giving back to the community. First round pick Christian Wilkins was among the Dolphins at Top Golf in Miami Gardens. Wilkins joined children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. They were joined by local law enforcement for fun and a little golf. The Dolphins are taking part in a program called #DolphinsHuddlefor100.