Founded locally in 1981, our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
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The kids, families and mentors we serve are resilient, and so are we!
This year, we won't get to see you for Bowl for Kids' Sake but together, we can still make a BIG impact! This year, we're putting the power in your hands!
Choose how YOU want to CHANGE THE GAME and Go BIG for Kids' Sake: https://amplify.e-activist.com/19241/gbfks2021
“I’m lucky to work for an organization that shares my commitment to our communities and understands, as I do, that children are our future. Deloitte supports programs and events sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters to help [youth] reach their full potential.”
Thank you, Nidhi Jain for sharing how Deloitte supports our mission through event engagement and employees volunteering as workplace mentors in our Beyond School Walls program.
Remember to register! Little Sisters and their Bigs are invited to meet local college representatives on April 7th at 6:00pm. Learn about college applications, finances, coursework and extracurricular activities. To register, email [email protected].
“When I first met Ashley, I was in middle school and I didn’t really know myself yet. I was in a very dark place and I didn’t know how Ashley would react to that, so I kind of just kept quite and didn’t want to talk to her about anything.”
2020 Big and Little Sister of the Year, Ashley and Brianna, were highlighted for #womenshistorymonth. What an amazing story from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas.
In recognition of #WomensHistoryMonth we're highlighting our 2020 Big and Little Sister of the Year! Ashley and Brianna, from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, are celebrating 5 years of friendship this month. Ashley is working with her Little Sister to research different career paths, wish Brianna luck!
Thank you, to all of the women in our network - Big Sisters, agency leaders, staff, and board members - who play a critical role in our mission. #BiggerTogether
MATCH MADNESS ENDS AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! This is Your Last Chance to Donate: https://bit.ly/36K8rZv
Help us reach our goal of $5,000 to recruit 20 caring volunteers for 20 kids on our waiting list!
Please support my important cause!
MATCH MADNESS ENDS AT MIDNIGHT! Donate Now: (https://bit.ly/36K8rZv)
Mentors are vital to providing stability, reassurance and emotional resilience for our kids, especially during this pandemic. With your donation, we'll be able to recruit 20 caring volunteers for 20 kids on our waiting list!
Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for sharing our Big Sister's story for #InternationalTransgenderDayOfVisibility!
💭“Be true to yourself and be you.” - Big Sister Janelle
Janelle is a proud Big Sister to Aubury and the first openly transgender woman to become a Big at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. A long-time LGBTQ advocate, Janelle knows first-hand the importance of having a village of support. She says she was lucky—her family, friends and co-workers have always been by her side. But not everyone in the LGBTQ community has that. Today we recognize #InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibility, to celebrate transgender people and their contributions to society, and raise awareness about discrimination.🏳️🌈
LAST DAY TO VOTE! Have you voted for us through Target Circle? This is your last chance. See how you can help direct Target’s giving to benefit our organization and the community. target.com/circle
You have until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT to help us reach our goal! Help us reach $5,000 to recruit 20 new Bigs for kids on our waiting list.
DONATE NOW (https://bit.ly/36K8rZv) through Match Madness and we'll receive a portion of the stretch fund offered by the Partnership for Better Health, M&T Bank and The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation.
#transgenderdayofvisibility #TDOV2021
Tomorrow is the last day to donate! We've raised 75% of our goal and we need your help to raise the last $1,250 by tomorrow. Your donation will go to recruiting and training 20 new Bigs for kids on our waiting list.
DONATE TODAY (https://bit.ly/36K8rZv) through Match Madness and we'll receive a portion of the stretch fund offered by the Partnership for Better Health, M&T Bank and The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation.
Have you voted for us through Target Circle? Tomorrow is the last day to vote! See how you can help direct Target’s giving to benefit our organization and the community. target.com/circle
Welcome to our newest match! Last week, we introduced Big Sister Gwen (left) to Little Sister Anyari (right). Both Anyari and Gwen are very active and enjoy activities like biking and swimming. They are also both artistic and are looking forward to trying new things together.
#MatchMonday #MotivationMonday #MentorsMatter
“Being a mentor and a Big for Peter has been an invaluable part of my life. He continues to amaze me with his confidence in school and at home, and I’ll continue to provide him the support and motivation he needs for his future." - Big Brother Larry
We are working on recruiting 20 new Bigs, who are as supportive and caring as Big Brother Larry. We need your help! Join us in raising $5,000 by March 31st, to recruit 20 new mentors this spring. DONATE TODAY (https://bit.ly/36K8rZv) through Match Madness and we'll receive a portion of the $130,000 stretch fund offered by the Partnership for Better Health, M&T Bank and The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation.
Have you voted for us through Target Circle? If not, there’s still time! See how you can help direct Target’s giving to benefit our organization and the community. target.com/circle
Thank you Partnership for Better Health for spotlighting our agency and our affiliate agency, Big Brothers Big Sisters of York & Adams Counties. To defend the potential of youth, donate now at: https://bit.ly/36K8rZv
THE MATCH MADNESS DONATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31!
Match Madness spotlight on Big Brothers Big Sisters. Both BBBS of the Capital Region and BBBS of York & Adams County create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
"Don't allow anyone to dictate your journey. You own your story, so don’t let anyone else define who you are." This was the theme that emerged from last night's Youth Rise: Stand Together conversation with our guest speakers, Frank Walker and Angele Robinson-Gaylord, from Rite Aid.
Thank you Frank, Angele for sharing your stories with our youth. Thank you Rite Aid, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC for defending the potential of youth!
Almost There! We are 75% of the way to our goal of $5,000 raised to recruit 20 new mentors. DONATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31: https://bit.ly/36K8rZv
And with your support, we'll receive a portion of the $130,000 Match Madness stretch fund offered by The Partnership for Better Health, M&T Bank and The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation, to recruit even more Bigs!
We have several scholarships available for any BBBSCR Littles or Bigs currently in their senior year of high school. Parents and mentors, be sure to remind your student that the DEADLINE to apply is March 31st.
Questions? (717) 236-0199 or [email protected].
You only have until MARCH 31st to multiply your impact with Match Madness. DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/36K8rZv
Partnership for Better Health, M&T Bank and The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation are offering a $130,000 stretch fund for Match Madness. Your donations will help determine what portion of the stretch fund we'll receive. Your gift will make a positive impact on a child's life.
Parents, volunteers and community members, the United Way of Pennsylvania is asking for your feedback on how the pandemic has impacted your family. This is a confidential survey that supports the efforts of our local United Way programs.
http://bit.ly/UWPsurvey
http://bit.ly/UWPEncuesta (Spanish)
United Way of Pennsylvania is conducting a COVID-19 Impact survey to assess the financial and quality of life strains that the pandemic has caused families in your community. Your answers on this short survey are the first step to getting Pennsylvanians the help they need. Support your community today by filling out our short confidential survey!
http://bit.ly/UWPsurvey
http://bit.ly/UWPEncuesta (Spanish)
Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, for sharing this quote by Abigail Scott Duniway for #WomensHistoryMonth. It's a great reminder of how important it is for young women to have a mentor who empowers and inspires them to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today and every day we celebrate the great accomplishments of women worldwide. 👑
📥Did you know the 19th amendment was ratified through the United States Constitution in 1920, allowing women the right to vote? While this was a major achievement for women, it came from decades of organizing and advocating for equality - also known as the Women’s Suffrage Movement. These groundbreaking women ignited change across the globe.
Big Brothers Big Sisters believes in empowering young women to break through barriers and ignite their potential just like the women from this movement.
#WomensHistoryMonth #BiggerTogether
Today is the LAST DAY to register! Middle and high school students, join us tomorrow at 3pm for a conversation with local leaders about preparing for your future. Sign Up Now: https://forms.gle/26srJGEWm48xv4CW6
Meet our newest match! Little Max and Big Melissa met just over a week ago and they immediately made plans for an outing to the West Shore Farmers Market. They had a great time exploring the market together. #MatchMonday #MotivationMonday
Have you voted for us through Target Circle? If not, there’s still time! See how you can help direct Target’s giving to benefit our organization and the community. target.com/circle
Registration Ends Tuesday! Students, this is your opportunity to ask local professionals about career opportunities and how to prepare for your future. Sign up today to attend our FREE Youth Rise: Stand Together event on March 24th at 3:00PM. REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/26srJGEWm48xv4CW6
Breathe in. Breathe out. Let any stress you feel from the day simply flow away!
Meditation, exercise, laughter, positive thoughts, emotional awareness and so much more. For the past several weeks, youth in our Grow Big Grow Well initiative have been learning about emotional health, and various wellness techniques they can practice whenever they feel anxious, stressed or worried.
Thank you Partnership for Better Health for supporting our Grow Big Grow Well initiative and the holistic wellness of our youth.
"Once I transitioned and was comfortable with myself, I kind of look back at my life and see what I went through, what I put other people through, and I wanted to give back."
Our Big Sister, Janelle Crossley, is an advocate for gender identity and gender spectrum, and she’s also the newest member of our JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) committee. This week, abc27 News is recognizing her as Remarkable Woman nominee! Congratulations Janelle!
For the month of March, we are highlighting incredible local women-nominated by you, our abc27 viewers, for the amazing work they’ve done in the community. This week’s Remarkable Woman is des…
Kids are waiting for a mentor, and YOU can change that! This month, we're participating in Match Madness. MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT - your donations will help us receive a portion of a $130,000 stretch fund, offered by The Partnership for Better Health, M&T Bank and The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation.
You only have until MARCH 31 to DONATE: https://bit.ly/36K8rZv. Will you help us raise $5,000 to recruit 20 new Bigs to be matched with the youth on our waiting list?
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We’re proud to partner with The Starbucks Foundation to advance opportunities for youth in the Black, Indigenous People of Color communities nationwide. Together we’re empowering youth through the support of programs that advance racial and social equity, and promote resiliency.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2Qjx5ec. ☕💚
#BiggerTogether #extrashotofgood
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After the recent tragedies of anti-Asian hate and violence, we must be ready to stand with and speak out against hatred, violence.
Click here➡️https://bit.ly/3bTrRy7, to read our full statement in support of the Asian community.
Penn Live recently recognized Big Sister Ashley Knight as an "example of excellence" as part of a series of profiles recognizing inspirational individuals in Central PA. Ashley is an amazing role model for her Little Sister and we're proud to have her as part of our BBBS family!
Read Ashley's story here: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/carlisle-teacher-ashley-knight-didnt-sign-up-to-be-a-role-model-shes-become-one-by-her-actions.html
Teacher helps students in Carlisle check a box she had to leave blank.
One week away! Middle and high school students, there's still time to register for our FREE event. Join us March 24th at 3pm for Youth Rise: Stand Together. REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3oCj9s5.
This month, we'll have two guests: Angele Robinson-Gaylord, Senior Vice President of Store Development at Rite Aid and Frank Stanley Walker II, Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Rite Aid. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about their careers, experiences and the personal and professional challenges they've encountered.
This event is made possible thanks to Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC and Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you and your Little are looking for some fun facts, myths and traditions of St. Patrick's Day check out this story from abc27 News: https://trib.al/vibh5qU
20 Kids are Waiting for a Big! YOU can help! Join us for Match Madness and help us raise $5,000 to recruit 20 new mentors. DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/36K8rZv
Match Madness is a unique opportunity to multiply your impact! Partnership for Better Health, M&T Bank and The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation are providing a $130,000 stretch fund. Your donations will help determine what portion we receive - if you help us raise 5 percent of the total funds raised by all participating organizations, we will receive 5 percent of the stretch fund.
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Our Board Member took on 100-Holes of Golf to #KeepKidsConnected with their mentors during the pandemic. Will you accept Joe's challenge to golf 36 holes? Accept the Challenge: https://amplify.e-activist.com/16421/gfkschallenge/ #golf #challenge #BiggerTogether #fundraiser #golflife #DefendPotential
Joe is at the finish line! 100 Holes of Golf and over $14,000! You can still donate! https://amplify.e-activist.com/16421/gfkschallenge/94123/100-holes-or-the-hospital
Eric, Assistant Golf Pro at Manada Golf Club, shared his thoughts on Joe's 100-Hole Golf Challenge. Joe is almost to the finish line! To support his efforts to raise $20,000 for virtual mentoring, donate at: https://amplify.e-activist.com/16421/gfkschallenge/94123/100-holes-or-the-hospital
The time is now... are you up for the challenge? To accept Joe's 36-Hole Golf Fore Kids' Sake Challenge, visit: https://amplify.e-activist.com/16421/gfkschallenge/
SPEED Golf Fore Kids' Sake! BBBS Board Member Joe Holston completed his first round of 18 holes in under 1.5 hours (he's now on his fourth round). He's raised $14,000 for virtual youth mentoring! The time is now... ignite the potential of youth and help us reach $20,000 today! Donate now: https://amplify.e-activist.com/16421/gfkschallenge/94123/100-holes-or-the-hospital #golf #golfing #defendingpotential #makeadifferencetoday #BiggerTogether #COVID19
Speed golf at Manada Golf Club, supporting the Bigs, Littles and families. Learn more about Joe and his 100-hole golf challenge here: https://amplify.e-activist.com/16421/gfkschallenge/94123/100-holes-or-the-hospital
1 hole down, 99 to go! BBBS Board Member Joe Holston is golfing 100 holes today to raise funds for our virtual mentoring programming. Cheer Joe on and #makeadifferencetoday by donating here: https://amplify.e-activist.com/16421/gfkschallenge/94123/100-holes-or-the-hospital
BBBS Board Member Joe Holston is heading to the green next week to attempt to golf 100 holes in a single day! This 10+ hour venture is raising funds to support our ongoing virtual mentoring services. Joe will be taking on this challenge next Wednesday, September 2, at Manada Golf Club. Support Joe's 100-Hole Golf Challenge. Donate Now: https://amplify.e-activist.com/16421/gfkschallenge/94123/100-holes-or-the-hospital
Your imagination can take you new places! Join Sophia this afternoon to learn about 3D design for VR, animation, virtual games and more! Today's virtual activity will be delayed past the 2pm time but please follow our page to stay updated on all of our activities and events.
Time to get Sciency with the Digestive System!
Join me Maggie Futato tomorrow to learn a little bit about the process of your breakfast, lunch and dinner moving from your teeth to the toilet “The Digestive System”.
Learn how to grow your own salad container garden and herbs with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners!
Let’s chat about #SocialMedia
Join Casey Clauser from the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners tomorrow June 9th at 2 pm for how to plant your own Salad and Herb Container Garden.
Good afternoon! We are so excited to kick off a College/Career Preparation conversation with Danielle Martin, Academic Success Coordinator of Temple University Harrisburg! Meet her here on Monday, June 8th at 2pm EST!
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