In the News

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 [...]

Big Sister Cindy took Lucas out to Chili's just before New Year's to create some amazing advice for 2021! #mentor #kindness #BBBS

Big Sister Cindy and Little Brother Lucas enjoyed bowling at New City Bowl this past weekend.  Big Sister was impressed at the cleanliness and precautions they are taking including temperature checks before entering!  Such a fun and safe time!

Jasmine and Xavyer, meet in person again after only meeting virtually.

Congratulations to our newest match Colin & Isaiah!!!

Congratulations to our newest match Anissa & Sergelyne!!!

Make a difference this holiday. Shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/13-2983815 to generate donations for Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of Rockland County Inc and check out our AmazonSmile Charity Lists to donate items we need most. Dear Friends and Supporters, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, accredited seven times by the NYS Charities Bureau, is a nonprofit organization which, since 1984, has been the acknowledged premier mentoring program within Rockland County serving “at risk” children and youth [...]

Thanks to Big Sister Cindy and Little Brother Lucas for sharing their Rock Painting Adventures with us.  Looks like it was a fabulous adventure.

Our office loves seeing smiling faces as we bring Bigs and Littles together.  Congratulations A’Ayanah & Lisa!!!!

This Summer 2020 through the combined efforts of the National Council of Jewish Woman, and private donations to the BBBS Camp Scholarship Fund coordinated by office volunteer Judie Greenstein, Big Brothers Big Sisters was able to assist Six Littles to attend camp this summer through Rockland County YMCA. Also Congratulations to Shawn & Anthony that returned to be counselors at Deerkill Day Camp after several years of being campers. Below is are Thank you [...]

Thanks to Big Sister Gail Terrell Green for dropping off some much-needed school supplies on Tuesday at the BBBS office along with headphones to aid our families with remote learning this Fall. It is much appreciated!

The Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is proud to announce that its very own CEO, Gillian Ballard, is a 2020 recipient of the Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern), Women of Distinction Award. Gillian has directed BBBS for 24 years and has been the recipient of many awards and recognitions over the years but being a NYS Assembly awardee, is the icing on our cake. Well done, Gillian and please [...]