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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) matches community volunteers with at-risk youth to provide friendship, guidance, and positive adult role models. Research shows that children in the program are more confident in school, less likely to skip school or use drugs and alcohol, and have stronger relationships with parents and guardians. Founded in 1904, BBBS focuses on prevention by supporting children before serious problems arise, while also helping those already facing challenges. This mission is especially meaningful to our members who serve as mentors in the Bryan/College Station community and have seen firsthand how impactful these relationships are for both the kids and mentors. As a fully volunteer- and donor-supported organization, BBBS relies on donations to continue providing vital programs for children who need them most.

For more info on BBBS, check out their website, here!

MAGGIES: WHO ARE WE?

Maggies is the oldest women's organization on campus. Established in 1999 by a group of young women who aimed to forge lasting bonds of friendship, Maggies has become a unique place for women from all walks of life to gather and grow alongside one another. Maggies is a name reclaimed. In 1963, when women and people of color were first admitted to Texas A&M University, a historically all white male institution, female students were called Maggies. This term diminished women to second class students, implying that they weren’t real Aggies. In 1999, our founders chose this name to “honor the pioneering women who paved the way for future female students.” By creating a space that celebrates and supports women regardless of if they are members of this organization, the word Maggie now signifies empowerment. Since the beginning, Maggies have cared deeply about inclusivity. We believe that immersing oneself in a group of passionate, diverse women is a catalyst for transformation. As Maya Angelou said, "In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength." To become a Maggie is to become a sister, a leader and a catalyst for positive change.

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