Dr. Linda Filpula, David Anderson to be Honored at Big Brothers Big Sisters Gala

Laurel Public School District Superintendent Dr. Linda Filpula and former ECI Principal & Executive Vice President David Anderson are being honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County for their ongoing support of youth mentoring. 

"The BIG Event", the annual fundraising gala for Big Brothers Big Sisters, being held Friday, June 10, 2022, will recognize these two for tremendous leadership in their professional and personal lives, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference in our youth through philanthropic contributions and community service. Anderson will receive the BBBS Legacy Award, and Dr. Filpula will receive the BBBS Advocacy Award. In addition, two Match of the Year awards will be presented to a community Big and Little, and a high school Big and Little during the gala. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County makes meaningful, monitored matches between volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through young adults throughout Yellowstone County. The programs, which are offered fee-free to all participants, receive a third of their revenue from the funds raised by the BIG event gala. Tickets and sponsorships are available for purchase at www.bbbsyc.org/gala.