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Closure of Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-South caught many unaware

‘They just kind of disappeared,’ Tennessee Nonprofit Network CEO says

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 06, 2023 11:05 AM CT | Published: November 06, 2023 4:00 AM CT

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South, which was founded in 1968, recently closed and the shuttering of its doors surprised many — including those who had been mentors and mentees in the program. 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South Kevin Dean Rychetta Watkins Richard Glassman Chris Thomas William Terrell Mike Edwards Tennessee Nonprofit Network Subscriber Only

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Don Wade

Don Wade

Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.


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