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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…

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,…

  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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…