Angie Jarret, KBOR committee member; Dominic Palmitessa, KBOR committee member, Northwest Bank; and Tammy Smith, Big Brothers Big Sisters with a donation from Northwest Bank. Photo provided by KBOR.

News Release

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — For the 12th year in a row, with the assistance of Tammy Smith, Big Brothers Big Sisters community development director Kosciusko County, the Kosciusko Board of Realtors partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana and hosted “Littles” and their “Bigs” for its Boots for Scholars Program.

On Thursday, Nov. 21, the evening started with KBOR hosting 25 children and their mentors for dinner at Papa Vino’s in Warsaw. After dinner the attendees headed to Shoe Carnival, where the adults assisted the children in selecting winter boots using gift cards provided by KBOR. Big Brothers Big Sisters and KBOR have partnered with Shoe Carnival for all 12 years of this program and appreciates the staff for their assistance and hospitality.

Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help children reach their potential through support and one-to-one relationships. That mission aligns perfectly with KBOR’s core belief that families thrive when community partners come together to provide support and assistance where needed.

A participant of Big Brothers Big Sisters is shown with a pair of tennis shoes with Nicki Parson, KBOR committee member. Photo provided by KBOR.