Posts by Lea Montalto-Rook
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 support one-to-one youth mentoring throughout the greater Capital Region. On Thursday, May 2, BBBSCR Littles and Bigs modeled the latest fashions at the inaugural “Little Stars Big Styles Fashion Show.” This exciting event, the second of three fundraising events celebrating…
Read MoreHoliday Party a Success!
This December, Macy’s Crossgates teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region to support one-on-one youth mentoring throughout the greater Capital Region. On Saturday, December 16th, Macy’s Crossgates presented toys donated by their staff to 80 Littles in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs. In addition, just in time for the holidays,…
Read More2023 Impact Report
So far this year, BBBSCR has served 464 Capital Region children with individualized mentoring relationships, enrichment programming, and professional wrap-around services. And, we have heard in our monthly conversations with these children and their families that these vital supports have made all the difference. While any child who wants a mentor can have…
Read MoreBig Brother John Will MATCH Your Gift Today!
This Giving Tuesday we’d like to share with you the enduring importance of mentorship—a gift that keeps on giving to both Bigs and Littles. It’s a journey of shared wisdom and growth, empowering youth to reach their fullest potential. Match of the Year Nominee Big Brother John Haller has experienced this gift of mentorship.…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Launches Innovative High School Leadership Program
In the media: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region launches new program in Schenectady BBBSCR launches new pilot mentoring program Schenectady school district launches mentorship program with Big Brothers Big Sisters When eight-year-old Little Brother Roland Price met his fifteen-year-old Big Brother Johnattan Sukhoo, he couldn’t believe his luck. “My Big Brother…
Read More2023 Match of the Year
At the Fall Classic event, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, Big Brother Will & Little Brother Anthone were awarded the 2023 BBBSCR Match of the Year. Selected out of a pool of five finalists, the committee, made up of BBBSCR staff, volunteers, and board members, agreed that Will and Anthone best exemplified the criteria set…
Read More2023 Match of the Year Nominees
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region honors several outstanding matches as finalists for the regional Match of the Year Award. The matches that are nominated each illustrate how the mentoring relationship helps Littles achieve their biggest possible futures and makes a long-lasting impact on the Big, too. Nominees are chosen…
Read MoreJuly is National Make a Difference to Children Month
Did you catch Big Ed and Little Gavin on Spectrum News earlier this week? Ed shared his experience as a former Little and current Big in our program. And, Gavin added that he sees Ed as the best friend he’s ever had. Tune in! https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/CTV/2023/07/07/big-brothers-big-sisters-capital-region
Read More2023 Bowl for Kids’ Sake a Success!
On Sunday, March 12, close to 200 Bigs, Littles, families, friends, and supporters came out to our Bowl for Kids’ Sake bowl-a-thon fundraiser to benefit children throughout the Capital Region who need a mentor. Participants enjoyed bowling, camaraderie, and friendly competition all while raising the funds to sustain our local programs and match more children…
Read More2022 Holiday Party
On Saturday, December 17th, Bigs, Littles, and their families came together with BBBSCR staff at The Blake Annex for a festive holiday party. We enjoyed winter-themed board games, crafts, coloring, food and beverages, and a special yule log activity. The celebration included a presentation of toys to all of the children in attendance from Macy’s…
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