Big Brothers Big Sisters was featured on the cover of USA TODAY on Friday, March 30th ! In celebration of its 25th anniversary, USA TODAY is thanking America for support over the years by recognizing 25 charities for their positive impact on communities around the country.

Big Brothers Big Sisters was honored to have been selected to kick off the "Spirit of the USA" program, with data on the impact of the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring model on the paper's signature "Snapshot" which appeared on the front page of the USA TODAY print edition and on the front of www.usatoday.com .

USA TODAY also featured two quarter-page Big Brothers Big Sisters' print ads as a way to encourage more volunteers and donations.  In addition, USA TODAY asked that our volunteers post their stories about being a Big Brother or Big Sister on the special site that they're hosting for us - www.bbbs.usatoday.com .

Fundraiser at Rocco's a Huge Success!

Big Brothers Big Sisters shared food, fun and laughs with their supporters on February 22 nd at Rocco's Family Restaurant & Pizzeria in New City . Many thanks to all who attended and to Rocco's, who donated a percentage of the profits to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Finally, a very big "Thank You" to Nicholas Longo, Jr. who organized the event!

If you are interested in doing your own fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact the office at 845-634-2199 x 5.

L to R: Ryan (Little), Darren (Big), Terri (Big), Richie (Little)

Nick Longo (left), Fundraiser Organizer and the evening's bartender, Carl (BBBS Supporter)

Ashante (Little) and Ana (Big)

L to R: Jennifer Longo, BBBS Community Program Director, Justin (Little), and Eric (Big)

L to R: Legislator Ed Day; Gillian Ballard, Pres./CEO, BBBS; and Linwood Carter, BBBS Chairman of the Board

 

Volunteer Action Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters Honor

Terri Hepner-Loso

Volunteer of the Month - March 2007

In an effort to honor outstanding volunteers, the Volunteer Action Center of Rockland County has instituted the Volunteer of the Month Program. The Volunteer Action Center invited Rockland agencies who depend upon volunteers to submit applicants for this award. Terri Hepner-Loso, a long time mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters was selected as the March 2007 Volunteer of the Month! Jennifer Longo, Community Program Director is seen handing Terri her plaque in the accompanying photo. Terri will be given special honors at a year-end reception for all Volunteers of the Month. Furthermore, all the recipients of the award will be announced in the Rockland Journal News and on WRCR Radio, 1300 AM. Thanks for all you do, Terri!

March 2007 Volunteer of the Month Partnership of Volunteer Action Center & BBBS
Jennifer Longo presenting to Terri Hepner-Loso