Closure of Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-South caught many unaware
‘They just kind of disappeared,’ Tennessee Nonprofit Network CEO says
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 OnlyIt’s GivingTuesday week! Will you join the celebration?
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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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