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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“Middle school was the darkest and most difficult time for me. Eileen told me it’s ok to be sad but not to dwell on it, to make the most out of happy things, try to remember the good things and forget the bad ones. She never let me down. When Eileen said she would be there, she always was.”
- Little Sister Lexis & Big Sister Eileen, Matched in 2009.
#NationalMentoringMonth #BiggerTogether #MotivationMonday #Inspiration #makingadifference #KeepKidsConnected
Today is #IAmAMentorDay and we want to hear from YOU! If you are a past, present, or soon to be Big...share your story of why you mentor.
Thank you for being a defender of potential! #NationalMentoringMonth #BiggerTogether
Thank you to our amazing supporter, Cummins Inc for your generous donation of bikes and snack boxes at the end of 2020! We got the snack boxes out to kids in December and today our team discussed ideas for giving out the bikes in the springtime.
Cummins also donated personal care items last year for our Littles. Thank you for #givingback and being part of our #BiggerTogether BBBS network!
Thank you Pronto Plumbing for supporting our community and to everyone who submitted their vote for one of the three nonprofits. Congratulations HOPE Dogs on winning and Happy New Year everyone!
✨ We are excited to announce our Pronto Plumbing Cares winner...HOPE Dogs! Congrats to HOPE Dogs and a heartfelt thanks for all of the wonderful work they do! ✨
➡️ In addition, Bethesda Mission placed 2nd and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region placed 3rd, so they will each receive a donation as well.
Thank you to all 3 organizations for their amazing local work. ❤️ At Pronto Plumbing we are beyond happy to support all 3 missions with a donation:
🌟 "HOPE Dogs prison dog training program seeks to provide a second chance for both ends of the leash. By training handlers to rehabilitate rescued dogs who need to learn basic skills, we are able help both humans and doggos!"
🌟 "Bethesda Mission has been providing hope to hurting and homeless men, women and children in the Greater Harrisburg area since 1914."
🌟"Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth."
And, a special thank you to everyone that voted for their favorite non-profit!
January is #NationalMentoringMonth and Big Brothers Big Sisters is celebrating the greatness that is ignited by mentorship!
This month we will highlight the power of relationships and the experience of being a mentor. Stay tuned! #BiggerTogether #BecomeABig #KeepKidsConnected
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region's cover photo
Happy New Year! We look forward to the BIG opportunities that 2021 has in store!
Ring in the new year by empowering resilience in local youth. Make a difference and donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters today! https://capbigs.org/donatesupport/donate-now/
Invest in our community by supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters. #EmpowerResilience in local youth and help them reach their full potential! Donate Now: https://capbigs.org/donate-now/
Happy Holidays! We hope you're staying warm and safe just like Little Sister Mylaysha and her Big Sister Christa. Last week they enjoyed a holiday dinner, hot coco and a Christmas movie.
Big Brothers Big Sisters wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday!
Give the gift of mentorship this holiday by donating to Big Brothers Big Sisters. #EmpowerResilience and make a gift today, at https://capbigs.org/donatesupport/donate-now/
Big Sister Wittney sent us this adorable photo of her Little Sister De'Ata. "We had Spooky movie night. De'Ata and Mason were dancing to the Nightmare Before Christmas songs!"
During this difficult year, our Littles relied on their Bigs for guidance, friendship and emotional support. Give the gift of friendship this holiday season. Donate Now: https://capbigs.org/donatesupport/
Thank you to our Bigs in Blue partner, the Carlisle Borough Police Department, and the community for spreading holiday cheer to our Littles and their families!
Little Sister Jewel recently visited her Big Sister Julia and her Big Sister caught this photo of her, sharing "Jewel loves the cats on my farm, it’s therapeutic for her!"
#MatchMonday #Mentoring #KeepKidsConnected
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Here are 3 ways you can support Big Brothers Big Sisters and #EmpowerResilience !
1) Make a gift today at https://capbigs.org/donatesupport/donate-now/
2) Apply to become a mentor https://capbigs.org/be-a-mentor/
3) Simply, share this post with your friends and family!
Thank You Marco for choosing to celebrate the holidays with Big Brothers Big Sisters! On this cold snowy night, it warmed our hearts to come together for a night of bingo, tacky sweaters, and most of all...FUN!
If your company is interested in hosting a private virtual event with BBBS of the Capital Region, please contact Angela Linton at [email protected] to learn more!
Did you cast your vote yet?
❤️ We're Donating $1,750. Help Us Choose Where! ❤️
Pronto Plumbing Cares: We're running a friendly competition between three wonderful and local non-profits chosen by our employees. Helping your favorite non-profit place first and receive a top donation of $1,000 is easy. Simply cast your vote at the link below. You can vote for your favorite charity once a day, every day through December 21st.
🗳️ Full Details & Cast Your Vote Here: https://bit.ly/2UA5Drv
Calling all Bigs & Littles: Join BBBS tomorrow at 6:00pm for some festive fun at our Grow Big Grow Well Holiday Event! To RSVP contact Kim Roosenberg at [email protected] or 717-360-8379.
Congratulations Amy Rote, new President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region!
“Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to creating opportunities that inspire and empower young people to reach their full potential,” says Amy Rote.
Amy Rote started with our agency in 2013 as Vice President of Programs where she successfully grew the agency’s outreach in its five-county service area. She most recently served as interim President and CEO of our organization. Learn about Amy’s journey: https://capbigs.org/about-us/news-and-accolades/
VOTE TODAY! Let Pronto Plumbing know you support Big Brothers Big Sisters with your vote. Empower resilience and #KeepKidsConnected!
❤️ We're Donating $1,750. Help Us Choose Where! ❤️
Pronto Plumbing Cares: We're running a friendly competition between three wonderful and local non-profits chosen by our employees. Helping your favorite non-profit place first and receive a top donation of $1,000 is easy. Simply cast your vote at the link below. You can vote for your favorite charity once a day, every day through December 21st.
🗳️ Full Details & Cast Your Vote Here: https://bit.ly/2UA5Drv
Our Interim CEO, Amy Rote visited Mid Penn Bank to accept and thank them for their EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) donation. Thank you Mid Penn Bank for defending the potential of youth with your generous donation, ongoing support, and new program partnership through Beyond School Walls!
Pictured with Amy is Aakrit Mehta, Branch Manager at Mid Penn Bank.
We're excited to share that Joe's 100 Hole Golf Challenge story placed in the NPPA TV Quarterly Contest!
A massive thank you to Anthony Durso abc27 Photojournalist for going above and beyond, joining Joe for the entirety of his single-day golf fundraiser challenge. Congratulations Anthony!
Most charity and fundraising events have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region board member Joe Holston decided to take on a challenge to raise money for the organization.
Allie Berube has the story.
https://www.abc27.com/sports/local-sports/golf-fore-kids-sake-challenge-100-holes-to-help-local-children/
Today we launched our second Dauphin County Beyond School Walls program in partnership with Mid Penn Bank and Susquehanna Township School District.
At our first session, Justin Webb, SEVP & Chief Operating Officer at Mid Penn Bank and BBBSCR Board Member welcomed the students with a behind-the scenes video highlighting the bank’s philanthropic initiatives and community engagement. Mid Penn Bank mentors were excited to meet their mentees and share their career paths and current roles in the finance and banking industry.
#GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in unity - we stand together to #DefendPotential. You have stood with us throughout the year and despite challenges. Today we are #GivingGratitude to you! Show us why you support the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
-Take a selfie holding a sign of why you are #unselfie and #giveback.
-Post the picture and share: This #GivingTuesday, I stand to #EmpowerResilience/#InspireDreams/#IgniteFriendships for youth. #unselfie #giveback
-Tag 3 friends. Encourage them to share their why or get involved. And tag us @BBBSCapRegion and we may spotlight you or share you.
Thank you Capital BlueCross for providing Thanksgiving meals to our Littles and their families! You've made this holiday special for so many of our kids!
Happy Thanksgiving! THANK YOU for all you do! For volunteering, donating, supporting and taking time to EMPOWER RESILIENCE in youth! We hope you and your families have an amazing day and stay safe this holiday.
A simple cycling celebration! We got to wish our Carlisle-area Littles a special "Happy Holidays" as we handed out bikes, snacks and smiles last week! A massive thank you to LifeCycle Carlisle and New Life Community Church - Carlisle for coordinating this event and donating bikes and food for our Littles. The kids were thrilled!
Congratulations and welcome to the new Big Brothers Big Sisters of America President & CEO! #DefendPotential
“One of the most important parts of my life has been the opportunity to lead purpose-driven work and empowering young people to be the change they want to see in the world.”
Congratulations Artis Stevens, new President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America! He succeeds Pam Iorio, who is retiring in December, after leading the organization for nearly seven years. As the first Black CEO to lead Big Brothers Big Sisters in its 116-year history, Stevens brings 25 years of leadership in the positive youth development sector.
Learn more about about Artis’ path to BBBSA here: https://bit.ly/2UPt9AW #BiggerTogether
Big Brother Nathan and Little Brother Julian will be going over the hills and through the woods for their first activity: hiking at Wildwood Park! #MatchMonday #MentoringMatters #MotivationMonday
No matter whether you're planning to stay at home this Thanksgiving or make your own trip "over the hills and through the woods" to relatives homes, we hope all our BBBS family stays safe and healthy!
There's still time! Make your donation before 11:59pm tonight. Thank you to everyone who has donated today to support our Lancaster matches. Donors like you provide the support system for Littles to build resilience and confidence during this difficult time. https://www.extragive.org/organizations/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-the-capital-region
Our Littles rely on their Bigs for friendship, guidance and emotional support during this difficult time. Donors like you help these kids look towards a brighter future. Support Lancaster County matches through today's Extraordinary Give: https://www.extragive.org/organizations/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-the-capital-region #ExtraGive
Today is the Extraordinary Give! Our Littles rely on their Bigs for friendship, guidance and emotional support during this difficulty year. Your donation will #KeepKidsConnected with their mentors in Lancaster County. #ExtraGive
https://www.extragive.org/organizations/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-the-capital-region
Be EXTRAORDINARY! Join us tomorrow. https://www.extragive.org/
Cast your vote and help Pronto Plumbing decide who will get the top donation of $1,000! A massive thank you to Pronto Plumbing for including us in this competition.
#giveback #communitymatters #impactinglives
❤️ We're Donating $1,750. Help Us Choose Where! ❤️
Pronto Plumbing Cares: We're running a friendly competition between three wonderful and local non-profits chosen by our employees. Helping your favorite non-profit place first and receive a top donation of $1,000 is easy. Simply cast your vote at the link below. You can vote for your favorite charity once a day, every day through December 21st.
🗳️ Full Details & Cast Your Vote Here: https://bit.ly/2UA5Drv
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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!
Part 2
Fun Soccer Fitness
Scrappy Circuits with co-creator Mike Carroll. Learn how to take apart an LED tea light and then reassemble with office supplies to construct your own invention literacy modular system. www.scrappycircuits.com.
Hello matches. Join me at 2:00 today (Thursday) to talk about learning how to invent using Scrappy Circuits—a DIY invention literacy system you build out of an LED tea light and office supplies.
Join me Maggie Futato at 2:00 tomorrow for some Fun Soccer Fitness!!
Learn how to play safe when your outdoors.
💥 TODAY AT 2:00PM: Outdoor Safety: How to prepare and protect yourself with Derek Bicksler
Today we are gong to create a piece of art and learn about negative space.
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Hello and welcome to family yoga with Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga! You are welcome to take this class by yourself too!
Let’s have some fun learning some basketball drills!
Hello! Please join Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga for a yoga class on Monday, June 1st at 2 pm! No experience necessary!
We have a special #ThursdayThanks today with a look back at last year’s Bigs in Blue field trip. Last year, Littles and their “Bigs in Blue” police officer mentors met at HACC to give the kids an introduction to the training their mentors go through to become officers. Thank you to all of the police officers who mentor youth in the communities that they protect and serve. Special thanks to our program partners: Carlisle Borough Police Department, Derry Township Police Department, Hummelstown Borough Police Department, Lebanon City Police, Lebanon Cornwall Borough Police Department, Lower Paxton Township Police Department, Borough of Mechanicsburg Police Department, Middletown Borough Police Department, PA State Police, Silver Spring Township Police Department, Steelton Borough Police Department, Susquehanna Township Police Department, Swatara Police Department. #ThrowbackThursday #ThankYouThursday #CommunityPolicing
Head outside and get some fresh air tomorrow at 2pm with our Regional Program Director Cassandra!
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