Mentoring in Action:

Jodi and Jameson

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Although they haven’t been matched long, Jodi and Jameson have already travelled the world...

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Laura and Tania

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Laura supports Tania in her dance competitions and urged her to run for student government.

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Jordan and Gabriel

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Jordan and Gabriel love everything to do with cars. Going to car shows is one of their favorite things...

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Mar and Crai'lynn

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Mar and Crai’lynn’s weekly video chats during COVID turned out to be the highlight of their week!

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Recent Stories:

Inaugural Fashion Show: A Night of Glamour, Style, and Philanthropy

At the beginning of May, Macy’s Crossgates and Crossgates Mall teamed up with BBBSCR to…

Holiday Party a Success!

This December, Macy’s Crossgates teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region…

2023 Impact Report

  So far this year, BBBSCR has served 464 Capital Region children with individualized mentoring…

Big Brother John Will MATCH Your Gift Today!

This Giving Tuesday we’d like to share with you the enduring importance of mentorship—a gift…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Launches Innovative High School Leadership Program

In the media: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region launches new program in…

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Our Vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

But we need you.

Volunteer as a mentor, join our committees or Board of Directors, or attend one of our events.

Every contribution makes a difference in a child's life.

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