Big Brothers Big Sisters’ ‘Expanding Potential’ gala

Press Release

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut, the state’s premier youth mentoring organization, will hold its annual gala Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Society Room in Hartford. This year’s theme is “Expanding Potential.”

The fundraising gala will include testimonials from mentors (“Bigs”) and mentees (“Littles”), and the organization will present its Visionary Leader Award to prominent state business executives and philanthropists Rebecca Corbin Loree and James Loree.

Andy Fleischmann, President & CEO of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters said, “Rebecca and Jim Loree are truly Visionary Leaders. With a vision for a more equitable and empowering world, Rebecca and Jim Loree have made it their purpose to support young people in need. Together, they have demonstrated a readiness to support and dedication to inspire others to meet the needs of children and families.