Thanks to the generous support of 156 individuals along with multiple companies and organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island’s Holiday for Kids’ Sake 2019 created magic for more than 350 children across Long Island! 100% of the children were sponsored, receiving all the items on their holiday wish lists. We received donations of…
On Tuesday, November 12th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) held its annual “All-In” Poker Tournament presented by Suffolk Federal. It was a full house at The Main Event Restaurant & Sports Bar in Farmingdale, NY where players doubled down to help raise nearly $30,000 in support of mentoring on Long Island. Keith…
Happy Halloween! Several of our Bigs & Littles recently gathered at our BBBSLI office in Islandia for a “Spooktacular” Halloween party! It was a jam-packed night filled with music, food, sweets, witches, monsters, and all sorts of cute and spooky creatures. It was a frightfully fun time for all who attended. Thank you to Alexis…
On October 3rd, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) raised $200,000 in support of mentoring at their Annual Big Benefit Gala at The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. This year’s event honored Anil Kapoor, President & CEO, SVAM International, Inc.; Liz Meyers, Executive Vice President of Purchasing & Global Sourcing, Darby…
On September 21st, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) raised $25,000 in support of mentoring on Long Island at its Annual Cruisin’ for Kids’ Sake motorcycle ride event! Riders and passengers arrived at the E. David Woycik, Jr. Building in Westbury for breakfast, where they each received a pair of Harley Davidson sunglasses…
On Sunday, August 18th the sun set on the 19th Annual Hamptons Offshore Invitational (HOI) Fishing Tournament, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI). The nine-day tournament, hosted by The Shinnecock Marlin and Tuna Club (SMTC), had over 50 registered boats and raised more than $200,000 to support BBBSLI’s mentoring programs for children…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) has announced the appointment of Bert Lurch and Michael Quattrucci to its Board of Directors. Prior to joining the Board, both men have been involved with BBBSLI serving on the mentoring agency’s President’s Council. Bert Lurch is Co-Founder and CEO of E Central Medical Management (ECM), a…
On Monday, June 3rd, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) hosted their 23rd Annual Golf Tournament at The Muttontown Club in East Norwich, NY. This year’s tournament honored brothers Michael Mone, CEO, Harry Bachrach Inc. and Jamie Mone, COO, Harry Bachrach Inc. The annual event is held to raise funds in support of…
On May 2, 2019, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) hosted their 4th Annual Catwalk for Kids Fashion Show presented by Bridgehampton National Bank at Lord & Taylor in Garden City, NY. Guests gathered to watch 12 featured matches of mentors “Bigs” and children “Littles” light up the runway, modeling a range of…