In the News

Thanks to Big Sister Cindy and Little Brother Lucas for sharing their Rock Painting Adventures with us.  Looks like it was a fabulous adventure.

Our office loves seeing smiling faces as we bring Bigs and Littles together.  Congratulations A’Ayanah & Lisa!!!!

This Summer 2020 through the combined efforts of the National Council of Jewish Woman, and private donations to the BBBS Camp Scholarship Fund coordinated by office volunteer Judie Greenstein, Big Brothers Big Sisters was able to assist Six Littles to attend camp this summer through Rockland County YMCA. Also Congratulations to Shawn & Anthony that returned to be counselors at Deerkill Day Camp after several years of being campers. Below is are Thank you [...]

Thanks to Big Sister Gail Terrell Green for dropping off some much-needed school supplies on Tuesday at the BBBS office along with headphones to aid our families with remote learning this Fall. It is much appreciated!

The Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is proud to announce that its very own CEO, Gillian Ballard, is a 2020 recipient of the Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern), Women of Distinction Award. Gillian has directed BBBS for 24 years and has been the recipient of many awards and recognitions over the years but being a NYS Assembly awardee, is the icing on our cake. Well done, Gillian and please [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland is “Moving Forward” per all NYS Guidelines???? Since Lock Down in March, our first “in Person” match activity took place between Big Sister, Colleen and Little Sister, Ashley. How happy they both seem and how gratifying to see such twinkling sets of eyes.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County acknowledges the fantastic support of Lia Toyota of Rockland for the matching corporate grant of $10,000. Pictured from left to right: John Vitro, General Manager, Lia Toyota of Rockland Gillian Ballard, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland Scott Milich, Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County expresses gratitude to Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski for the much-needed donation of Hand Sanitizer .

Thanks to incoming Big Sister Aaris Sherin for sharing her expertise Monday, 7/13 at 7pm in the arts. While she specializes in Graphic Design as a Professor at St. John's University, she if familiar with various careers in the arts as she has mentored students exploring and cultivating their passions as they grow as a student. View online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CcAXNjU5M6qugu6LnxkPJUXCU_S3RCSN/view

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is looking for adult male volunteers to serve as Big Brothers to boys and young men who want a male role model. Make a big difference starting today! To apply, go to the “Volunteer” page at www.bbbsofrc.com, or call (845) 634-2199.

Joseph graduated in the top 5% of his class, is a member of the National Honor Society and 6 subject Honor Societies, received the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, and was student government treasurer and a member of Leaders for Life club. He played 4 years of Varsity lacrosse as well as varsity soccer and winter track. Joseph will attend Kings College in the fall, studying Business or Engineering. He was admitted to [...]

Arlene attended Tappan Zee High School where she participated in student leadership roles with Dignity for Alliance student groups. She plans on going to college next year, but has not made her final decision. Arlene was in a short term match of 1 year with Big Jackie Smalls due to coming to us in her senior year. Her Big Sister Jackie wanted to say the following: “Although Arlene & I were matched for only [...]