On Tuesday, April 24th, Big Brothers Big Sister of Long Island (BBBSLI) celebrated their volunteer mentors (Bigs) at the Volunteer Appreciation Reception and Big Night Out, presented by Darby Dental Supply Inc.. Suffolk Federal and Glass & Dooley CPA’s. Volunteers, Board and President’s Council members, along with their guests, gathered at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, to celebrate our Bigs for the time and energy they spend positively impacting the lives of children on Long Island. This celebratory reception, held during National Volunteer Month, also recognized BBBSLI’s 2018 Scholarship award recipients.
“The event was an incredible night for the agency, it was a great opportunity to bring together our Board of Directors, Presidents Council, our volunteers and the 2018 Scholarship recipients as well as their special guests. This year is a record year both in number of scholars selected and our highest total of $86,000.00 awarded”, said Nancy Farrell Travers, Director of Services for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. “The interaction between all of the people that are committed to the agency’s mission coming together to celebrate, made for a powerful event”.
The evening’s program recognized all the Bigs for the many ways they give of themselves to positively impact the lives of their Littles. Also acknowledged were BBBSLI’s 2018 Scholarship award recipients. Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors pursuing higher education this fall, who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrate high levels of motivation, responsibility and resiliency in their everyday lives. These scholarship opportunities are generously made possible by Dorothy and John Talotta, as well as the families of the late Jeff Grant, the late Glenn Trovato and the late Michael J. Weisbrod.
Thank you to Darby Dental Supply Inc. for their sponsorship of the Volunteer Appreciation Reception, to honor our Bigs for all they do. Appreciation also goes to our Big Night Out sponsors Suffolk Federal and Glass & Dooley CPA’s; Bar Sponsor, Center for Wealth Preservation; and Entertainment Sponsor, Events by DJ Rob.
Last but certainly not least, BBBSLI would like to express our deepest appreciation to all our volunteer mentors. It is your commitment and dedication that makes it possible for our agency to make the positive impact we continue to have on the lives of young people across Long Island.
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