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Left to Right: Asst. Manager Cathy Martin; Program Supervisor Sarah Arras; TFS Employee Alexandra Berrios Thank you to The Filling Station in Haverstraw and the owner Steve Galanis for hosting a Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County on July 28th, 2017.  The Filling Station donated 10% of the days proceeds of the event back to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland.  Thank you to our local merchants for supporting our cause [...]

Big Sister, Colleen and Little Sister, Richely, have just celebrated their 3 year match anniversary!! To celebrate, they went to eat pizza and then to the movies afterwards! The two saw Wonder Woman and they really enjoyed themselves !! Our Big Brothers Big Sisters organization wishes to give a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to them both on their anniversary and we look forward to hearing about other wonderful match activities!

Big Brother Ryan teaches his Little Brother Matthew how to change a car tire. They have done activities such as driving Go-Karts at the Palisades Mall and going to a Brooklyn Nets game! It is so rewarding seeing Bigs teaching their Littles skills that they can use throughout their lives!!

L to R: BBBS Board Member, Scott Millich; BBBS Program Supervisor, Sarah Arras; BBBS Board Member, Teresa Faherty; BBBS President/CEO, Gillian Ballard; Verizon Fios 1 Reporter, Christine Persichette; and BBBS Project Manager, Dwindell Feeley. Yay! We had a GREAT turnout for our 7th Annual Golf Outing this year and should like thank everybody that came out to golf in support of our organization as well as our mission. An exceptional thank you to all of [...]

"Hungry Golfers" enjoying lunch at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland's 2017 Golf Classic. Thank you Spook Rock and the Chalet for making this day such a great event.

2017 Graduates of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program were honored by the Rockland County Legislature. Pictured (left to right) is Chairman of the Legislature, Toney L. Earl, BBBS CEO, Gillian Ballard, Legislator Aney Paul (Deputy Majority Leader) and Legislator Harriet Cornell. Little Brother Joseph and his Big Sister, Margie, Little Sister Shereese and her Big Sister, Diome, and BBBS Board Chairman Hon. Scott B. Ugell. Legislator Harriet Cornell Honors Big Brothers Big Sisters' [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County should like to thank Andrew and Beatrice from Key Bank, Orangeburg, for volunteering in Key Bank's  2017 Neighbors Make the Difference Day on May 24th by coming into our office and help prepare for our 7th Annual Golf Classic. We so very much appreciate all your help and diligence !!!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County should like to thank Kevin Hogan from Seats of Dreams for providing tickets to Big Brother, Joby and Little Brother, Anthony, participants in our 1 - 1 community mentoring program, for an opportunity to attend the Yankees game on Tuesday, June 6th. Big Brother Joby said Anthony had a fabulous time!

L to R: BBBS Chairman, Judge Scott Ugell; BBBS President/CEO, Gillian Ballard and Allstate Insurance Agent/Owner, New City Owner, David Brand Allstate Foundation Donates $1000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County has received a $1,000 Agency Hands in the Community Award from Allstate Insurance Agent David M. Brand, whose office is located at 39 Maple Avenue in New City. David is an active and respected [...]

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS JUVENILE MENTORING PROGRAM PRESENTS Adam Gettis FROM THE NY GIANTS!! The Big Brothers Big Sisters Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP), held at the Village of Haverstraw Community Center is now in full swing! The kids have been enjoying much time with our very own guest speaker, Giants football player, Adam Gettis. The activities range from pickup basketball games to playing board games. A very special “Thank You” to all the mentors [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County should like to thank the STAC Women's Basketball Team for coming to our office in recognition of the 2017 United Way Day of Caring, on Friday, April 21st! This wonderful group of young ladies helped with preparing us for our 7th Annual Golf Outing, giving our office a fresher, new look amongst several other tasks - all of which were carried out with enthusiasm and diligence! Yay!!! [...]

Our Big Brothers Big Sisters "ATA" Aglialoro Tutorial Academy is underway! Thank you to those wonderful tutors who are taking their time to help our mentees (students) achieve their intellectual potential! As always, the BBBS family looks forward to supporting all its mentees!