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💊 DEA National Drug Take Back Day – October 25th Join BBBS of Rockland County & 👮‍♂️ Clarkstown Police from 10 AM – Noon at CVS in Bardonia! Let’s work together to raise awareness about the dangers of not properly disposing of medications for the Youth of Rockland County. 🌟 🧴 Bring your medicine for safe disposal. 🚫 No sharps will be accepted. #DrugTakeBackDay #SafeDisposal #RocklandCounty #BBBS #CommunitySafety 💙

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County proudly celebrated 42 years of dedicated service to the children and families of Rockland County! We extend heartfelt gratitude to our 2025 Honoree, Mr. Rene Rodriguez, owner of New City Florist & The Fruit Factory , for his outstanding community support and commitment to youth mentoring. Our sincere appreciation is also extended to all our generous sponsors, attendees & raffle donors whose continued partnership makes our mission [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, together with the Rockland Youth Empowerment Center, is delighted to announce that Board Member Ed Brignoni has been honored by the Rockland County Hispanic Law Enforcement Organization as “Person of the Year.” Congratulations, Ed — we are so very proud of you and celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Go BIG on your nextChipotle Mexican Grill order at the Nanuet or West Nyack location! All month long, when you order through the app , you can round up your total in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters #BeBig Sign up to be a Big today!

Our agency, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, NY, held its Chess.com activity on August 16th, 2025. Thanks to a grant from Chess.com for National Chess Day! Over breakfast, our Bigs, Littles, and staff came together to learn the game of chess—both on the computer and against live opponents. Our “experts” were Littles and Bigs who have enjoyed chess for many years and were excited to share their passion for the game. Now, [...]

Across the country, alumni, Bigs, Littles, volunteers, and advocates are coming together to create even more life-changing connections. This #BBBSMonth, we’re calling on everyone impacted by BBBS to give back in a way that fuels the next generation of mentoring. Your support helps ensure every child has access to a mentor: bebignow.org #BeBig 👉 https://www.bbbsofrc.com/sign-up-to-volunteer/

As part of a growing network of 20 million alumni, Bigs, Littles, and champions, we know the ripple effects of mentorship last a lifetime. Together, we ’ re connecting communities, empowering youth, and driving change. This #BBBSMonth, we’re rallying champions everywhere to share their stories and our mission. Tell your story. Tag your mentor. Or take the first step to become a mentor today: bebignow.org #BeBig 👉 https://www.bbbsofrc.com/sign-up-to-volunteer/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland and The Rockland Youth Empowerment Center extend heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful sponsors for their generous support of our missions. Your encouragement and commitment serve as an inspiration to us all.

Our agency was honored to have James Ferguson of James Ferg Comics share with our Bigs and Littles his experience in the comic book business as a writer, reviewer and collaborator.  The Bigs and Littles learned about all the different skill sets such as writer, editor, inker,artist that collaborate to make a comic.  James turned his passion into a business and the Littles were reminded that their story is important to share with others in any medium [...]

For more than 120 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has proven the power of mentorship. Across the country, we continue to see how mentoring sparks possibility through local impact, alumni leadership, and lasting community change. This #BBBSMonth, celebrate what makes our movement one-of-a-kind by helping create more matches and more moments that matter: bebignow.org #BeBig 👉 https://www.bbbsofrc.com/sign-up-to-volunteer/

Our agency wanted to take a moment to spotlight one of our Big Brothers Darnel Pierre who also serves as a Firefighter in Spring Valley Fire Department and participated in the Annual Rockland County Firefighters Parade in Nanuet this past Saturday.   Our agency thanks you for all the service as a firefighter protecting our community and also as a Mentor with #BBBSOFRC #BeBig #RocklandStrong #VolunteerFirefighters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has partnered with Amazon Prime Video to inspire new mentors and elevate the power of mentorship nationwide. To launch this partnership, a national PSA “You Got This” will make its prime-time debut today, September 18, during Thursday Night Football (Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills). Tune in September 18, as the Miami Dolphins take on the Buffalo Bills to see the PSA premiere live on Amazon Prime. The game [...]