Growing up on Long Island can look comfortable from the outside, but many young people here face real and often hidden challenges. Academic pressure, social comparison, family stress, mental health concerns, and uncertainty about the future are becoming more common. While schools and families work hard to support children, many youth still need one more…
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,…
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LONG ISLAND BOARD MEMBER TIMOTHY FOLEY RECEIVES BANK OF AMERICA’S GLOBAL VOLUNTEER AWARD Long Island, NY (November, 2022) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) congratulates longtime Board Member and volunteer Timothy Foley for receiving the prestigious Global Volunteer Award from Bank of America. Serving on…
What started as a small idea to provide a clothing rack of items for our children, turned into a vision of creating a boutique shopping experience year-round. A walk-in closet which offered seasonal and specialty apparel, accessories, and footwear. Highlighting prom and workplace attire and items ranging in all sizes and styles. Darby Dental…
Long Island, NY (June 2022) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) Board of Directors welcomes Liz Meyers, Board Chair, Rich Grossi, Vice Chair, Mike Quattrucci, Treasurer and Praveen Anumolu, Secretary. Liz Meyers is the Executive Vice President of Purchasing and Global Sourcing for Darby Dental Supply, LLC. She is responsible for…
