HUZZAH! HUZZAH! Congratulations to Ashley Leveille
Congratulations are in order to our Big Sister Ashley Leveille! Earlier this spring, Ashley - Big Sister to Clayanna, campaigned and was successfully elected to the East Ramapo School Board. Currently, she serves as a lead, preschool teacher at the Jan & Niles Davies Learning Center in West Haverstraw. Her fond memories of the teachers in East Ramapo who guided her during her time in school inspired Ashley to professionally follow in their path. [...]
Welcome Our New Board Member
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County extends a very warm welcome to its newest Board Member, Mr. Louis Gerzofsky, consultant for the EQ Leadership Group. We are happy to have you as an integral part of the BBBS team!
Thank you to Stop & Shop of New City
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County extends a HUGE thank you to Stop & Shop in New City for donating a gift card to assist with the Sailing events we are having this summer at the Haverstraw Marina. We so very much appreciated this kindness and the Bigs and Littles are loving their sailing adventures!
Little Brother Joseph with the All-Star team at the Liberty National Elite Showcase!
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 [...]
Luis Soho Meet and Greet at the Rockland Boulders Stadium
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 [...]
Bigs and Littles at the Haverstraw Marina!
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!
Spring Valley Rotary President- Congrats Seraphim
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 [...]
Annual Athelstane Lodge Masonic Dinner
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! [...]
New City Chamber of Commerce 2019 Scholarship Awardees
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. [...]
2019 Mentee Graduation
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 [...]
Big and Little Outing!
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!
Happy birthday Judie!
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
