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CONGRATULATIONS JOE AND WAY TO GO!!! Over the July 4th weekend, Little Brother Joe, made the Lacrosse Liberty National Elite Showcase!!! "The Showcase was really fun and had a lot of competitive guys. I really just wanted to play my hardest and get some good two-way middie runs while getting the other guys involved. I am looking at five schools - at D3 so I can make an impact in my freshman year. This is [...]

  On Wednesday, June 26, Big Sister Vishalini and Little Brother Wilkins were invited by Seth Cantor (BIG THANKS!) to a VIP Meet & Greet with Luis Sojo before the game. It was for a home game between Rockland Boulders & Cuba as part of Latin Heritage Night. As part of the evening, former Yankees’ World Series Champion Luis Sojo joined the Boulders at the Palisades Credit Union Park to sign autographs and throw the ceremonial first pitch. A 13-year Major [...]

AWESOME AND THUMBS UP!!!  Refreshing breezes, beautiful sun plus cheese burgers and hot dogs! Life couldn’t be better! On Sunday, June 23rd Bigs and Littles had ther first sailing lesson on the Hudson River. A BIG SHOUT-OUT and THANKS! to former Little Patrick Hogan for sharing his sailboat and time with BBBS of Rockland County.  Next voyage is July 14th!

On behalf of BBBS, Gillian, a 25 year New City Rotarian,  wishes the Incoming Spring Valley Rotary President, Seraphim Woods and his Board a successful year! A shout-out to Carole Tjoa for all her hard work and dedication both as a Rotarian and to the Rockland Community. Seraphim's induction ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 19th at The Chalet, Spook Rock Golf Course, Suffern. BBBS supporter and Caterer, Angelo Rubino, served a delicious dinner and [...]

On Tuesday, June 18th, our CEO, Gillian Ballard, was invited to attend the Annual Athelstane Lodge Masonic Dinner at Casa Mia Manor House Restaurant, Blauvelt. Long time BBBS supporter and contributor, Mr. Ronald Steiner, was honored as Man of the Year. Many tributes were paid to him for his 65 years of dedication to the Rockland community via his masonic relationship and commitment. BBBS is proud of its long-term friend - CONGRATULATIONS, RON! [...]

 L - R: Rene Rodriguez, President, New City Chamber of Commerce; Gillian Ballard, Scholarship Committee, New City Chamber of Commerce; NCC Scholarship Awardees: William Naughton; Jake Dorfman; Alexander Oberman; George Hoehmann, Clarkstown Supervisor and Frank Borelli, Clarkstown Councilman, Ward 1.                                                                        [...]

Legislator Low-Hogan: 'We Are Beholden To The Staff & Volunteers Who Help Make This Important Youth Program Work' Seven Program Graduates Headed To College, Military Service New City, NY (June 10, 2019) - The Rockland County Legislature hosted this year's graduation ceremony for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, honoring seven mentees and their volunteer mentors for their accomplishments. "We are beholden to the staff and volunteers who help make Big Brothers Big Sisters one of [...]

Recently on a warm spring evening our "Little" Adonis and Marjorie, his "Big" enjoyed Aladdin! It was a Broadway evening filled with magic and laughter!

The BBBS Staff extends best wishes for a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our gracious and wonderful volunteer Judie. You are much appreciated and we are grateful for everything you do for the agency

L - R: Gillian Ballard, BBBS, CEO and Joel’s widow, Iris. BBBS staff was honored to attend the unveiling of Judge Flick's photo at the Clarkstown Town Court House on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019. The Honorable Joel J. Flick was Chairman of the Board of Directors for over a decade and his sad loss was felt by all.

L to R: Dana Treacy, President/C.E.O. of United Way;  Dwindell Feeley, Program Manager;BBBS., Gillian Ballard, President/C.E.O , BBBS and ConnectOne Bank Employees John Badi, Deborah Fontecchio and Patrice Providence. BBBS extends heartfelt thanks to  ConnectOne Bank employees for helping us in our office last week; you completed a massive task and our gratitude knows no bounds! Thank you for getting involved in your community through  the United Way Day of Caring.  If anyone has four hours a [...]

BBBS of Rockland County congratulates Little Brother Joe, who was mentioned on LoHud Sports about his North Rockland lacrosse team/game  (link provided below): Pictured: North Rockland #5- Little Brother Joseph He was also invited to join the Social Studies, Business and English Honor Societies at his school. We are so excited to see where his accomplishments will bring him as we are sure his future is looking very bright! https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/lohud-boys-lacrosse/2019/04/02/north-rockland-nanuet-luke-morris/3333691002/