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Jasmine Bennett Attended Ramapo High School. Participated in Softball & Step-Up. Her Future plans include attending Dutchess Community College to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology.  Jasmine was matched in a short term match with Big Sister Sheila Guerrero due to coming to us in her senior year.  Her Big Sister wanted to share the following: “I’m so proud of Jasmine graduating high school. It’s a big accomplishment and she worked hard. I have [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland is exceedingly grateful to Lia Toyota for its continued generosity and support of many of its services. John Vitro, General Manager, Lia Toyota of Rockland; Gillian Ballard, CEO, BBBS; Carlos Martinez, Executive Director, Bridges; Scott Milich, Board Member, BBBS.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-rockland-county-inc/help-us-help-at-risk-children-in-our-community It’s a heartbreaking fact. Although thousands of boys and girls in our communities are living below the poverty line, we have the resources to serve only about 300 of them. These children have no access to the lifelines we offer, such as our: • Unique one-on-one mentoring program • After-school tutorials • Emergency assistance fund • Tuesday night basketball games at the Haverstraw Community Center And these are just a few of our [...]

Congratulations to Anahis & Maria who were matched this week!  Our office sees lots of laughs in the future.  We can't wait to hear about their first virtual activity!

BBBS Support Staff hosted a Big and Little Meet & Greet last Thursday, June 19th to share ideas about how Bigs and Littles can communicate creatively during this time of social distancing. It was great to hear the perspective of one of our Littles!

Big Tommy & Little John wearing a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County shirt managing through virtual meetings.

Congratulations baby Owen you are now one year old!

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Congratulations Lucas and Cindy!!!

Check out this latest Big Brother Nile and Little Brother Jay’s creation on their virtual match activity. Looks great!!!  Keep your pictures coming everyone. Can’t wait to see your creations.