“I didn’t know how to say it at home. But I told my Big.” That quiet admission from a Little says everything.Because sometimes, the first person a child turns to isn’t a parent, teacher, or therapist. It’s a mentor. And right now, in neighborhoods across Long Island, mentors are quietly acting as mental health first…
Why Digital Mentoring Matters Now More Than Ever Teens and tweens today are living online more than ever: They compare themselves to influencers daily They feel pressure to be perfect and seen Their screens are full, but many hearts feel empty On Long Island, kids from Freeport to Farmingville are scrolling through a world that…
Across parks, fields, and courts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, something powerful is happening: sports mentoring on Long Island is creating life-changing connections between youth and caring adults. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI), the Sports Buddies program proves that mentorship doesn’t always happen in a classroom or over serious conversations. Sometimes,…
In today’s fast-paced world, something extraordinary is happening across Nassau and Suffolk Counties: intergenerational mentoring on Long Island is bringing together people of all ages to change young lives, one relationship at a time. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI), we believe that age is not a barrier—it’s an advantage. Whether you’re…
Some kids carry more than backpacks to school. They carry the weight of anxiety, family stress, loneliness, and pressure to “keep it together” when things inside don’t feel okay. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI), we believe that mentorship isn’t just about school support or weekend activities—it’s about emotional connection. And that…
Most of us have donated clothes with the hope that they’ll help someone in need. But what if that old jacket or bag of shoes did more than just clear your closet? What if it helped a child find confidence, guidance, and hope? At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI), your donated items…
There’s a kid on Long Island right now who’s waiting. Not for a miracle. Not for perfection. Just someone who’ll show up. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI), we believe that the smallest actions—lunch at a diner, a walk around the block, a check-in after school—can grow into something that lasts a…
When people hear about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI), they often think of traditional mentorship—one adult, one child, one lasting relationship. And while that’s at the heart of what we do, it’s only the beginning. BBBSLI offers one of the most dynamic and meaningful youth mentoring programs on Long Island, with community…
