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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Please join us in welcoming two fantastic new addi Please join us in welcoming two fantastic new additions to the BBBSLI Leadership Council 🎉

Samantha Lawson, President of YHP Cares, brings her dedication to community engagement and youth empowerment and is ready to champion our mission with bright energy and strong determination!

Rob Brennan, Vice President of Marketing at Darby Dental, has been a steadfast advocate and longtime supporter and is ready to strengthen our efforts with his leadership, creativity, and corporate insight!

We are so thrilled to have these rockstar individuals join our passionate group of community leaders as we continue amplifying our organization’s impact across Long Island 💪💚✨

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Nap? Game? Scroll? Nah. We prefer changing lives 💚

All it takes is spending a few hours per month with an awesome kid looking for a friend! 

Celebrate National Mentoring Month and sign-up to become a Big Brother or Big Sister TODAY 🫶

Link in bio to learn more!

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Sending a BIG thank you to @grandprixsubaru, @suba Sending a BIG thank you to @grandprixsubaru, @subaru_usa and @operationwarm_coatsforkids for providing our Littles and their families with brand new winter coats! 

The children in our program are officially geared up for a cozy winter season, just in time for this weekend’s snowy weather ❄️🤍 So grateful for this partnership!

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#SubaruLovesToHelp #MoreThanACoat #BeBig
Did someone say, DISCO BINGO?! 🪩🕺✨ We’r Did someone say, DISCO BINGO?! 🪩🕺✨

We’re so excited to announce our BRAND NEW spring Disco Bingo event happening on March 19, 2026!

Join us for a fun-filled evening in support of youth mentorship on Long Island as we honor Jojo Mikucki of @allboroinc 🎉

🎟️ $50 per ticket which includes dinner, drinks and 1 bingo card!

Head to the link in our bio to reserve your spot and learn more about sponsorship opportunities 🤩

Questions? Contact Lisa Mitnick at lmitnick@bbbsli.org or 516.730.7880 ext 1223

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Mentorship is a powerful act of service 💚 It s Mentorship is a powerful act of service 💚

It starts with showing up for others, reflecting the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose commitment to service continues to inspire us.

Honor MLK Day by signing up to mentor a Long Island child today! Link in bio to learn more ✨

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#MLKDayOfService #MentoringMonth #BeBig
We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Stephen Cohen We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Stephen Cohen Memorial Golf Outing Honoree, Ryan Thiel of The Pinnacle Financial Group 🎉

This year’s outing will be held on June 1 at @themuttontownclub - be sure to come out as we honor Ryan and support youth mentorship on Long Island ⛳️💚

Contact Meredith Michaels for more information about foursome and sponsorship opportunities today!

💌 mmichaels@bbbsli.org
📞 516.731.7880 ext 1232

More info at the link in our bio!

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HAPPY MENTORING MONTH 🎉 Our team is thrilled t HAPPY MENTORING MONTH 🎉

Our team is thrilled to be celebrating our Bigs all month long, and recognizing their commitment to guiding and supporting the next generation 💚🖤

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It’s our first #MatchMonday of 2026 🎉 and we’re so excited to share the awesome bond between Big Brother Bill and Little Brother Jayson 💚

This duo always keep us laughing and have accomplished so much in their 2+ years together!

Start your new year off right and sign up to become a Big Brother or Big Sister today at the link in our bio ✨

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#mentor #mentorship #newyearsresolution #bebig
Our Agency and Donation Center staff had a great t Our Agency and Donation Center staff had a great time kicking off 2026 at our annual staff holiday party 🎉

Delicious food, interactive games, raffles and lots of laughs had by all! 

Looking forward to an amazing year ahead 💚🖤

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Celebrating Our Team! 🎉 We’re proud to recog Celebrating Our Team! 🎉

We’re proud to recognize recent promotions across Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. These employees exemplify commitment, passion, and belief in the power of mentorship. “Our staff are the driving force behind everything we do,” — Mark Cox, CEO

Congratulations Danielle, Jess, Amanda, and Emilia and thank you for advancing our mission every day! 💚🖤

#bbbsli 
#promotions 
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Here’s to a BIG year ahead 🎉 Wishing our Big Here’s to a BIG year ahead 🎉

Wishing our Bigs, Littles, supporters and friends a happy and healthy 2026! 

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#happynewyear #2026 #bebig
This holiday season, we celebrate the power of con This holiday season, we celebrate the power of connection, the joy of mentorship, and the hope that grows when caring adults show up for young people. Thank you to our Bigs, Littles, families, partners, and supporters for making a difference all year long. Wishing our BBBSLI community a joyful, healthy, and bright holiday season. 💚✨
Thanks again for having us, @macys ❤️⭐️ S Thanks again for having us, @macys ❤️⭐️

Such a special VIP holiday shopping experience for our Littles! 

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Earlier this month, our friends from @macys Roosev Earlier this month, our friends from @macys Roosevelt Field invited 7️⃣5️⃣ of our Littles on an exclusive VIP holiday shopping experience ❤️✨

From snacks, Legos and a shopping spree, to a surprise visit from Geoffrey the Giraffe, the evening was packed with fun from beginning to end! 

Our Littles showed us the true meaning of the season- as many of them generously chose to spend a portion of their funds on holiday gifts for their siblings 🥹

Thank you, Macy’s for helping spread holiday cheer throughout our program 🫶

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#macys #holidayshopping #holidaygifts #bebig
Just a few of the MANY incredible people who made Just a few of the MANY incredible people who made our 2025 Holiday For Kids’ Sake program such a BIG success 💚

Whether you sponsored a child, held a toy drive, purchased a wishlist item, donated a coat or gift card, helped organize efforts behind-the-scenes or delivered gifts- THANK YOU!!!!

It truly takes a village, and there’s no one more loving and generous than the Long Island community 🫶

Special shoutout to BBBSLI Board Member, Heather Bowen-Leaver, and our long-time supporter, Danielle Willet, for their unbelievable commitment to this program. These rockstar women sponsor DOZENS of children and have a seamlessly organized operation that we are truly in awe of ✨

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! This season is a whole lot more magical thanks to each and every one of you 🎁❤️

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#happyholidays #merrychristmas #giveback #bebig
500+ kids. 300 families. 60 drivers. 1 snowstorm. 500+ kids.
300 families.
60 drivers.
1 snowstorm.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for all who made our 2025 Holiday For Kids’ Sake program possible 🫶

Because of the generosity of our volunteers, sponsors, donors, and toy drive and giving tree partners, we were able to make holiday magic a reality for our Littles and their siblings ❤️

On Sunday, our volunteer drivers braved the snowy conditions to deliver not only gifts, but hope, kindness and love across Long Island 🎁✨

We are endlessly grateful to everyone who played a role in making this day AND this season so meaningful. Your generosity continues to change lives, one child and one family at a time 🥹💚

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Snow day? Not for spreading joy ❄️ Nothing- n Snow day? Not for spreading joy ❄️

Nothing- not even a major snowstorm - could stop 60 of our volunteer drivers from delivering holiday gifts to over 6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Long Island children in-need today 🎁

Thank you to each and every volunteer who braved the storm and helped make holiday magic possible for our Littles and their siblings 🫶

Stay tuned for lots more Holiday for Kids’ Sake fun! 

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#giveback #holidaymagic #longisland #bebig
Please join us in welcoming our newest matches to Please join us in welcoming our newest matches to the BBBSLI family! 🤩

We are so excited to have you and can’t wait to watch all the wonderful things you accomplish together! 

Let’s show some love and encouragement for our newbies in the comments below 👇

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#mentor #mentorship #bebig
We are still on cloud nine ☁️ and feeling extr We are still on cloud nine ☁️ and feeling extra thankful to @bbbsamerica and @macys for inviting our match, Max & Matt, to represent mentorship in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 🦃✨

A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that is sure to be a treasured memory between these two forever 🫶

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#macys #macysparade #bebig
We did it 🎉 Because if YOU, we far exceeded ou We did it 🎉

Because if YOU, we far exceeded our #GivingTuesday goal and raised a jaw-dropping💲3️⃣3️⃣,5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣!!!

Sending the BIGGEST thank you to Vic & Lupita Verola, Pellera Technologies and all our other extremely generous donors for their continuous support of our mission 💚

Our hearts are so full 🥹 THANK YOU!!

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