Girls from all of ASB’s programs have been focusing on a variety of character building lessons related to our acronym for S T R O N G. Starting out with Strong Girls Can Be SUCCESSFUL for 2019, all groups have complete lessons on being TRUSTWORTHY. Here are several images of girls learning about being trustworthy.
Thanks to our wonderful volunteers Sue and Catherine who helped us make baby blankets to show compassion for teen moms on Mother’s Day. The Buckingham Buddies loved learning how to sew! 
As you prepare to celebrate the holidays – please remember After School Buddies when it comes time to share your gifts. Help us help young girls and teens survive and thrive the tumultuous years of adolescence.
Each dollar you donate will allow our programs to serve these special girls and teach them to serve others as well.
To learn more – look for the Donate Now page on this website. 
All 3 ASB programs made special St. Patrick’s Day cards and treats for members or former members of our military branches. We focused on the importance of experiencing and expressing gratitude for those who have served our country in various ways. From special cards to making energy balls for local Veterans, the girls of ASB were indeed a blessing to many this winter!
ASB girls and leaders have been busy elves this fall preparing gifts to share with others in need in our community. From crafting chocolate dipped pretzels and goody bags of food for homeless folks and veterans, to sewing fleece baby hats for teen moms, to raising money by making blankets for a Bend High fundraiser for a beloved teacher battling cancer – the girls of ASB have been sharing love around Bend just as they have been loved by many of you! We wish all of our supporters and encouragers a very Merry Christmas. We look forward to meeting more of you as volunteers, financial supporters, prayer warriors or participants in 2016! We need you to help us care for others in the coming year!
November 13 and we are off and running with all three 2015/16 ASB programs! Our new “Free to Be Me” theme is already super fun to “unpack” as the girls understand more about how special and unique they each are! Don’t you love these young women and how they are making the world a better place? (see below)
Applications are still being accepted for both high school 2015_16 Teen Mentor Application and college aged mentors as well as adult volunteers ( 2015_16 Adult Volunteer Application). Note – female high school and college aged students may be able to earn academic credit for their service!
2015/16 programs are held on Mondays at Buckingham Elementary School on the east side of Bend at on Tuesdays at Elk Meadow Elementary School and on Wednesdays – (early release) for Middle School at the Christian Life Center east Bend.
Parents of interested Little Buddies (grades 4-8) should contact Char Schulz at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com or call 541-390-3046 to enroll. All programs are slated to begin early November. Enrollment is first come – first served and participation is free for all female students.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of Bend’s most effective and enjoyable mentoring group for young women and girls. Download the appropriate application (links listed above in blue) and contact Char at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com ASAP.
