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In the News2022-03-15T16:20:36+00:00

BBBS of Rockland County is a proud recipient of the Lia Toyota of Rockland’s corporate matching grant award.

May 10th, 2021|

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is a proud recipient of the Lia Toyota of Rockland’s corporate matching grant award. L – R – John Vitro, General Manager, Lia Toyota of Rockland, Gillian Ballard, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland, Carlos Inoa and Ralph Arditti, Lia Toyota of Rockland Representatives.

Happy Anniversary Nile & Jay

May 4th, 2021|

Happy Anniversary Nile & Jay! What a great anniversary celebration! Our old-school question: “Got ice cream?” (Get it? The white mustaches should be a clue….)

BBBS picnic held in Rockland in 1990

April 1st, 2021|

They say some things never change … but some things definitely DO. What hasn’t changed? That mentoring makes a substantial difference for children. What does change? HAIRSTYLES!! Let us explain. A former Big Brother generously digitized a videotape of a BBBS picnic held in Rockland in 1990. The video is definitely, as he says, “a snapshot in time.” The Big Brother went on to: a) marry a Big Sister he met at this very [...]

May: Stop & Shop – Give Back Bags donate to BBBS

March 31st, 2021|

Big Brothers Big Sister of Rockland County has been selected by local Stop & Shop store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program! For the month of May 2021, Big Brothers Big Sister of Rockland County will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store located at 1 Stevens Way, Orangeburg NY. Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Benefiting Month: [...]

Little Lucas and Big Sister Cindy recently shared a delicious dinner

March 23rd, 2021|

Little Lucas and Big Sister Cindy recently shared a delicious dinner which included crab legs (plus a claw!) and shrimp cocktail served in a fancy glass. “Fun as always,” said the Big. We love it! Thank you, Cindy and Lucas, for sharing your happy moments with us all.

Little Daphkar received a Rockland Community College Black Achievement Award

March 3rd, 2021|

On the evening of February 24th, Little Daphkar received a Rockland Community College Black Achievement Award! The award recognizes outstanding scholastic, personal, and community achievement among students of African descent in Rockland County and is awarded to students throughout the county in 6th, 8th, 10th & 12th grades. This is Daphkar's 4th time receiving the award. Daphkar has been matched with her caring Big Sister Susan since 2015 and it is always great to [...]

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