Bowl for Kids’ Sake raises $9,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

On April 22, Santa Cruz County Bank filled 15 bowling lanes with more than 70 employees, family, and friends to participate in the 2023 Bowl for Kids’ Sake event at the Boardwalk Bowl. The bowlers helped raise more than $9,000 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County Bank employees, friends and family participate in the 2023 Bowl for Kids’ Sake supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County. • Photo Credit: Roger Swenson

The bank has participated in the annual campaign since opening in 2004, and this year’s participation and fundraising numbers broke previous records.

Gabriela Triguero, experiencing her first Bowl for Kids’ Sake event as the newly appointed executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County, said, “The contributions from Santa Cruz County Bank were key to our exceeding our fundraising goal of $80,000, and we were delighted to see their amazing turnout at this year’s bowling event! As we undertake the exciting projects of rebuilding the agency and moving our headquarters back to Santa Cruz, we’re grateful for the ongoing support from longtime partners like Santa Cruz County Bank.”

Krista Snelling, president and CEO of Santa Cruz County Bank, said, “Our entire team looks forward to this event every year, as evidenced by our record number of participants. We’re so grateful for our clients, employees, board members and leadership team who share the Bank’s support of this longtime community partner.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters has created and supported one-to-one mentoring relationships for more than 8,000 youths in Santa Cruz County. The One-to-One Match Program pairs screened and trained adult volunteers with young people in our community (ages 7 – 14), providing guidance, companionship, and encouragement.

See santacruzmentor.org