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July 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…
Read MoreBBBSCR in need of mentors this holiday season
BBBSCR is in need of mentors this holiday season! Did you catch our team on WTEN-TV this week? We need more Big Brothers and Big Sisters to serve the 150 kids currently on our waitlist. Many thanks to Board VP and Big Sister, Amelia, Big Brother Ed, and the Frenkel family for joining us and…
Read More2022 Match of the Year
New 2022 Match of the Year Announced at the Fall Classic on October 6th Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region honors four 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…
Read MoreBIG EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Agency Sponsored Enrichment Activities for Bigs/Littles and Waitlist Children This summer, Assistant Program Manager Cierra Daubitz has kept our Bigs, Littles, and waitlist kids busy with a plethora of agency-sponsored enrichment activities through our Big Experience Program. While these monthly activities are inclusive of all of our BBBSCR youth, they were designed so that the…
Read MoreA BIG Thank You
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) is saying goodbye to two staff members this fall. We thank them for their many contributions to the organization and wish them great success in their future endeavors! They will be missed! Josh Kay Development and Communications Coordinator Josh Kay leaves BBBSCR to pursue his career…
Read MoreBBBSCR Announces their 2021 Match of the Year
At the Big Fall Ball, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) announced Big Brother Chuck & Little Brother Shazir as the 2021 BBBSCR Match of the Year. Selected out of a pool of five finalists, the committee, made up of BBBSCR staff, volunteers, board members and former…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Ruth Schulman: A BIG Thank You!
Thank you! The Big Fall Ball raised $93,000 and counting. Congratulations to Bernie and Lynnette Noonan and SEFCU for each receiving BBBSCR’s first Igniting Potential Award. At the event on October 14th, these outstanding supporters were recognized for their unwavering commitment to supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of our…
Read MoreOn a Night of Gold and Glam, The Big Fall Ball Finds Great Success
SCOTIA, NY – On October 14, 2021, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) hosted their inaugural gala, The Big Fall Ball, to raise funds needed to sustain their mentoring efforts in 2021. The event, hosted at the picturesque River Stone Manor, brought together supporters from all over the Capital Region. Event attendees…
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