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ABOUT US<\/span><\/h2>\n

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ALUMNI<\/h2>\n

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ALUMNI<\/h2>\n

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RECONNECT WITH US<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SHARE YOUR STORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ALUMNI HAPPENINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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RECONNECT!<\/h2>\n

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Part of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence’s (BBBS Independence) focus is to reconnect with former Bigs, Littles, staff, board members and key supporters. Our Alumni Committee has been hard at work connecting with BBBS Independence constituents with whom we may have lost contact.<\/p>\n

If you know former Bigs, Littles, board members or staff, please send their names and contact information (email, phone number, mailing address) to\u00a0<\/span>alumni@independencebigs.org<\/a>. Join a community with great stories.<\/p>\n

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RECONNECT WITH US<\/h2>\n

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Thank you for all you\u2019ve done to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence.<\/p>\n

A community of lifelong friendships await!<\/p>\n

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SHARE YOUR STORY<\/h2>\n

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Thank you for your willingness to share your story with us!<\/p>\n

Please fill out the form to have your story included on our website.<\/p>\n

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ALUMNI HAPPENINGS<\/h2>\n

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There is a lot going on at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, and as a member of our family, we’d like to invite you to some upcoming events.<\/h2>\n

These are great opportunities to network and meet other alumni, current Bigs, and staff.<\/p>\n

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RECONNECT NOW<\/h2>\n

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