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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County expresses gratitude to Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski for the much-needed donation of Hand Sanitizer .

Thanks to incoming Big Sister Aaris Sherin for sharing her expertise Monday, 7/13 at 7pm in the arts. While she specializes in Graphic Design as a Professor at St. John's University, she if familiar with various careers in the arts as she has mentored students exploring and cultivating their passions as they grow as a student. View online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CcAXNjU5M6qugu6LnxkPJUXCU_S3RCSN/view

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is looking for adult male volunteers to serve as Big Brothers to boys and young men who want a male role model. Make a big difference starting today! To apply, go to the “Volunteer” page at www.bbbsofrc.com, or call (845) 634-2199.

Joseph graduated in the top 5% of his class, is a member of the National Honor Society and 6 subject Honor Societies, received the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, and was student government treasurer and a member of Leaders for Life club. He played 4 years of Varsity lacrosse as well as varsity soccer and winter track. Joseph will attend Kings College in the fall, studying Business or Engineering. He was admitted to [...]

Arlene attended Tappan Zee High School where she participated in student leadership roles with Dignity for Alliance student groups. She plans on going to college next year, but has not made her final decision. Arlene was in a short term match of 1 year with Big Jackie Smalls due to coming to us in her senior year. Her Big Sister Jackie wanted to say the following: “Although Arlene & I were matched for only [...]

Diego Henriquez graduated from North Rockland High School after a hard year. He worked hard to get out of the alternative school he was making up credits he had lost in the previous year. He has struggled all his life with academics because of ADHD and other issues. This year he demonstrated he’s a super student achieving all this in three months. Unfortunately he missed the graduation pictures which we couldn’t make up due [...]

Elijah Gray attended Nyack High School where he Participated in Nyack Football (team captain), Heroes and Cool Kids, Business Honor Society my future plans is going to Brockport for Football and I want to be coach Athletic training and marketing minor. Elijah was in a three year match with Big Brother Jeffrey Coseo. The BBBS family wishes you the best Elijah as you move on to Brockport!

Melissa Ruballos attended Ramapo High School. Melissa received a Seal of Bi-Literacy and a Certificate of College Level courses while in high school. Her future plans include attending Rockland Community College and she has plans to join the Military. Melissa was in a 5 year match with Big Sister Robin Wren. Her Big Sister wanted to share that she is “Beyond Proud” of what her Little Sister has accomplished!. The BBBS family wishes you [...]

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 [...]