DURHAM, N.C., July 12, 2006 — Less than a year after a merger formed Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, the rapid success and growth of the organization has created a need for more space. Beginning July 17, 2006, BBBS/Triangle management staff, along with the Wake County program staff will relocate to 1001 Navaho Drive, Suite GL-150 in Raleigh.

The new Corporate Headquarters location in Raleigh puts BBBS/Triangle in a better position to continue to climb towards the goal of serving more then 2,500 kids in need of mentoring by 2010. Located conveniently off the Wake Forest Rd. exit on Interstate 440, BBBS/Triangle’s newest location occupies a large ground floor suite with a private outside entrance that includes ample parking for all visitors.

With the move, BBBS/Triangle will serve its base of volunteers, “Littles, “ donors and partners from three locations—the corporate office in Raleigh and two program offices located in Durham and Orange Counties. BBBS/Triangle will continue to maintain program staff at its current Durham and Orange County locations to ensure the continuation of quality matches between volunteers and children in need.

“Wake County is the Triangle’s biggest area of need, with nearly 12,000 at-risk kids,” said BBBS/Triangle board president John Stump. “By locating our headquarters near the largest at-risk population, we are now in a position to best-serve children in need throughout the Triangle.”

The three BBBS/Triangle office locations are listed below. Volunteers and others who wish to be a part of “Something Big” should feel free to contact us, or stop by.

Corporate Headquarters/Wake County Program Office:
1001 Navaho Drive
Suite GL-150
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 850-9772
Fax: (919) 850-9774

Durham County Program Office:
2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
Suite 208
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 402-1811
Fax: (919) 402-1812

Orange County Program Office:
UNC Campus Y
CB #5115
Chapel Hill, NC
Phone: (919) 843-4524

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle is a non-profit, affiliate agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The agency initiated its signature “one to one” mentoring program in 2000 and today serves nearly 1,000 children, ages 6 through 14, throughout the Triangle. Volunteers are matched with children to provide support, guidance and friendship as they grow to become more confident and caring individuals. To learn more, volunteer or contribute visit: www.bbbstriangle.org.

Big Brother Big Sisters, founded in 1904, is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. In 2004, the organization served more than 225,000 youths, ages six through 18, in 5,000 communities across the country in one-to-one relationships. In 2003, Forbes placed Big Brothers Big Sisters on its Gold-Star list of the top 10 charities for its excellence in efficiency and effectiveness. The national headquarters is located in Philadelphia, PA. For additional information visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.