Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has received a $12,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity. BBBSCI is a nonprofit mentoring organization serving Polk, Warren and Dallas counties. The Children’s Charity grant will be used to provide iPads for middle school students enrolled in BBBSCI’s Workplace Mentoring Program. “Thank you to Variety – the Children’s Charity for its generous support. Our partnership allows us to continue to positively impact the lives of youth by introducing them to new experiences and discovering their full potential,” said BBBSCI CEO Bridget Cravens-Neely.