Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada pairs local youth (Littles) with volunteer mentors (Bigs) in one-to-one relationships built to last. The organization serves young people across Washoe, Carson City, and Lyon counties, and this year's gala marked its 25th anniversary.
For Jordan Stiteler, Events Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, the anniversary shaped every part of the planning.
"Throughout the planning process, the most important thing to us was keeping the mission at the heart of every decision," Stiteler said. "Seeing more than 1,100 people fill the Grand Sierra Resort's Summit Pavilion was incredible, but the moment that stopped me in my tracks came when 27 guests raised their paddles to become Bigs. A record-breaking night of fundraising is something we're so proud of, but 27 new mentors in one night means 27 kids off our waitlist and 27 kids in our community who will have someone in their corner."
Those new matches are part of a larger push forward. The organization is growing its High School Bigs and Big Futures programs, intending to help every Little reach success in one of three paths after high school: enrollment, employment, or enlistment.
As a company rooted in Northern Nevada, ZLINE sees the results of that work in the community we call home. It's why supporting this gala matters so dearly to us.
