BBBSLI matches and staff came together on Saturday, October 7, 2017 as we helped the Parkway Community Church unload over 2,000 BIG Pumpkins. Matches worked hard throughout the weekend to set up and help sell pumpkins, pies and decorations. We’ll be there each weekend until the 22nd and would love our BBBSLI friends to stop…
On Thursday, October 5th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) hosted its Annual Presidential Gala celebrating the mentoring agency’s 40th Anniversary at The Inn at New Hyde Park in New Hyde Park, NY. As the mentoring agency’s premiere fundraising event of the year, the Gala drew 300 guests and raised over $200,000 for…
On September 16th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) raised $15,000 at its Annual Cruisin’ for Kids’ Sake 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 donated by Castle Merchandising, Inc., before heading east for…
Thanks to a generous donation from Smithtown Acura, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island was recently able to provide 50 children with a back-to-school shopping trip at Walmart! 50 lucky Littles, accompanied by their Big Brother or Big Sister, won the chance to participate in this match activity which took place at Walmart locations…
On Sunday, August 20th the sun set on the 17th Annual Hamptons Offshore Invitational Tournament (HOI), benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI). The nine-day tournament, hosted by The Shinnecock Marlin and Tuna Club (SMTC), had 60 registered boats and raised $240,000 to support BBBSLI’s mentoring programs for children facing adversity on the…
On July 13th, supporters gathered at the Crest Hollow Country Club for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island’s (BBBSLI) Gala Kickoff Reception. The event raised nearly $100,000 for BBBSLI’s Annual Presidential Gala set to take place on October 5th at The Inn at New Hyde Park. In honor of the mentoring agency’s 40th Anniversary,…
On July 11th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) held their 2017 “Summer Sizzle” Poker Tournament presented by ZBF Geothermal at The Main Event in Farmingdale. Players of all different skill levels doubled down to raise more than $20,000 in support of youth mentoring on Long Island. “I would like thank our presenting…
On Saturday, June 10th, nearly 300 people gathered at Heckscher State Park for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) Walk for Kids’ Sake 5K, Little Fun Run and Annual Family Picnic. This year’s event co-sponsored by GEICO and Nature’s Bounty, brought together Bigs, Littles, families, children waiting to be matched, board members,…
On Monday, June 5th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) hosted their 21st Annual Golf Tournament at The Muttontown Club in East Norwich, NY. This year’s event presented by KeyBank, honoring Tim Foley, brought together 110 golfers and raised more than $100,000 in support of mentoring on Long Island. “Our honoree, Tim Foley,…