Celebrating Gillian: A Special Evening & Heartfelt Thank-You
A special evening celebrating Gillian! 💚 In September, BBBS of Rockland County staff and board members gathered with our former CEO, Gillian Ballard, and her family for a surprise retirement and birthday dinner. Our very own Vice Chair, Ed Brignoni, created a slideshow filled with wonderful memories from Gillian’s years with BBBS. It was a heartfelt way to celebrate her dedication and the lasting impact she has made on our agency and community. A [...]
A BIG Thank You to United Way and Our Linde Volunteers!
Our team was thrilled to have the United Way of Rockland Day of Caring with a team of employees from Linde Advanced Material Technologies by our side. The Linde Advanced Material Technologies team helped the agency set up a reading-corner bookshelf, which will be great for our Littles dropping by the office to enjoy a good read. Cleaning out & sorting closets that were jam-packed and helping us declutter was an amazing experience. The [...]
Bigs & Littles Team Up to Make a Difference in Rockland
Giving back together! Thank you to our Bigs, Jahmel and Ed, and our Littles, Manny and Brandon, for joining the Rockland County Hispanic Law Enforcement Organization’s Fall Cleanup in September! We love seeing our Bigs and Littles working side by side, giving back to the community and making a difference in Rockland. Thank you for helping keep our community beautiful! 🌎👏 #BBBSRockland #BigsAndLittles #CommunityService #RocklandCounty
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our BBBS Community
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our BBBS Community We extend our sincerest gratitude to all of our Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) sponsors and supporters who made the debut of our first Beefsteak Fundraiser a resounding success. Even with a Nor'easter underway, the weather cleared just in time for an unforgettable evening. Together, we celebrated our BBBS year with fantastic entertainment, stunning floral arrangements courtesy of New City Florist, delicious dining, live art creation, [...]
Thank You for Filling Our BBBS Bags with Local Goodness!
Our attendees at last weekend's Beefsteak Fundraiser were so surprised to walk away with a BBBS Bag of items from local businesses with great resources and discounts. Our Board would like to sincerely thank all the businesses that added their resources to our BBBS tote. 202 Collision Beph Pig Beldock & Saunders, P.C. Breslaw Hydro Sense Ltd. David Resnick, Real Estate Attorney Duke of Oil & Tune James Lugo Johnny Brush Painting Lacey Howard, Realtor, [...]
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Back-to-School Community Partners!
Thank you to Crowne Plaza Suffern Mahwah by IHG for hosting our agency for our first annual Back to School Event with a perfect space and such wonderful hospitality. Heartfelt thanks to all of our back to school supply donors: Big Brother Jim and his wife Maureen, Meeting Professionals International, 4Imprint, Branded by LJS, Simply Elegant Events. Special thanks to out Community supporters for our first time event: Chick Fil A of Nanuet & Marketing & Community Growth [...]
Our Littles Learn the Basics of Banking with Chase
Several of our Littles had the opportunity to take an Introduction to Banking course with Chase Bank of Nanuet & Nyack in August this Summer. Thank you to Chase Money Skills Community Manager, Lael Daniel & the team for teaching our Littles to set saving goals. Our Littles were thrilled to also walk away with backpacks from Chase to get started for a bright new school year! [...]
Starting the School Year with Support & Encouragement!
We’re Starting the School Year with Support & Encouragement! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County was thrilled to be selected by Meeting Professionals International Greater New York Chapter as the recipient of their Community Social Responsibility Action Project. As part of this wonderful initiative, participants filled backpacks with much-needed school supplies for our youth and created a special Shelf of Encouragement for our agency to share with our Littles throughout the year. Participants [...]
Support Local Youth This Back-to-School Season
A new school year brings new opportunities, challenges, and milestones. That's why Big Brothers Big Sisters is proud to partner with @Macy's to help ensure more young people have a positive mentor in their corner. From July 14 –August 31, Macy's customers can support mentorship by rounding up their purchase instore or donating online at macys.com. Together, we're helping young people start the school year feeling connected, confident, and supported. Back to school is [...]
Thank You for Supporting BBBS Night with the New York Boulders
⚾💙 A Huge Thank You to the New York Boulders and Everyone Who Joined Us! 💙⚾ What an incredible evening at Boulders for Better! Thank you to the New York Boulders for partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County and helping raise awareness and support for local youth through this special community event. We are so grateful to everyone who purchased tickets, stopped by to say hello, and spent the evening cheering [...]
Congratulations to Our Earth Day Creative Arts Contest Winner!
🌿🐾 On June 10th, our agency was thrilled to celebrate one of our Little Sisters, who was selected as one of only five youth in Rockland County to receive the Eleanor Burlingham Earth Day Creative Arts Contest Award! This year's theme encouraged participants to observe local nature and creatively express what it might be like to be an animal or tree in the county. Our Little Sister explored the contest alongside her Big Sister, [...]
Celebrating Community at the Nyack African American Day Parade & Festival
On Saturday, June 6th, #BBBSOFRC had a great time participating as a non-profit resource table at the Annual Nyack African American Day Parade & Festival! 🎉 This incredible event brought together culture, amazing food, community advocacy, and a celebration of the many contributions African Americans have made to our society. It was wonderful to connect with families, community members, and fellow organizations while sharing information about the mentoring opportunities and resources available through our [...]
