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Paying It Forward – with SAILING!

August 19th, 2019|

This past May, Gillian received a call from a gentleman who had been a former Little in a Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Connecticut.  This gentleman shared that he wanted to “give back.” As he was currently stationed in Rockland County for work, he wanted to do something for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County in honor of his Big Brother Peter Hryniewicz. Patrick Hogan is a tugboat captain. His work takes [...]

HUZZAH! HUZZAH! Congratulations to Ashley Leveille

August 12th, 2019|

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. [...]

Thank you to Stop & Shop of New City

July 17th, 2019|

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!

July 10th, 2019|

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

July 9th, 2019|

  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!

July 2nd, 2019|

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

July 2nd, 2019|

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 [...]

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