By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County is kicking off a matching fundraiser on Monday.
"Monday starts our matching gift campaign," said Denise Brodsky with Big Brothers Big Sisters. "It's being tagged as #givegratefully. It's a dollar for dollar match. It will begin Monday and go through November 30. For every dollar that is donated, it means double and it all stays here in Reno County."
Adult volunteers are matched with children from age 5 to young adulthood.
"Bigs are rigorously vetted," Brodsky said. "That means going through background checks. We spend a great deal of time in an interview situation. They have to also provide some references, which we carefully check. It's a safe environment. We want to make sure that our bigs are strong candidates and will be positive role models, too."
BW Radio is joining them for the event.
"We'll be over at Scuttlebutts with you guys," Brodsky said. "We'll have some really fun and exciting guests that are going to come and talk about their experiences. We've got bigs, we've got donors, we've got parents who are going to come and share their experiences and hopefully they will inspire you all to make that year-end contribution."
The BW Morning Show will be with BBBS starting at 8:30 a.m. Monday.