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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.

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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#macys #holidayshopping #holidaygifts #bebig
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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#HFKS #giveback #volunteer #happyholidays #merrychristmas #longisland #bebig
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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#giveback #mentorship #bebig
Let’s finish this #GivingTuesday strong! 💪 T Let’s finish this #GivingTuesday strong! 💪

There’s still time left to make a gift in support of our 2026 Match Engagement Events! 

Every dollar makes a difference and directly benefits our Bigs & Littles 💚

👉 Head to the link in our bio to make your donation before this global day of giving comes to an end!

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#mentorship #bebig
HUGE GIVING TUESDAY UPDATE 📣✨ We have just r HUGE GIVING TUESDAY UPDATE 📣✨

We have just received another $5k match donation!

Now combined with Vic & Lupita Verola and Pellera Technologies $10k match, our new goal is $15,000 🤩

We are SO close, but still need YOUR help to close the gap!

👉 Give now at the link in our bio!

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#givingtuesday #mentorship #bebig
Thanks to YOU, we’re more than halfway to our go Thanks to YOU, we’re more than halfway to our goal! 

There’s still plenty of time left to GIVE 💚

👉 Head to the link in our bio to make your donation and support our 2026 Match Events for our Bigs & Littles! 

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#givingtuesday #mentorship #bebig
What if one gift could spark twice the joy, twice What if one gift could spark twice the joy, twice the memories, and twice the connection for our Bigs & Littles?

TODAY, IT CAN 💚

This Giving Tuesday, every dollar you donate will be MATCHED up to $10,000 thanks to the incredible generosity of Vic & Lupita Verola and Pellera Technologies!

All funds raised today will directly support our 2026 MATCH ENGAGEMENT EVENTS! 

These are FREE activities that we host for our Bigs & Littles to help keep them connected throughout the year 🫶

Your gift today helps cover:

🧩 Fun, educational, & social activities
🍽️ Meals for matches
🎤 Guest speakers who inspire & motivate
🎉 Supplies & decor that bring each event to life

Your support will create unforgettable memories and special moments that truly matter 🖤

👉 Give TODAY at the link in our bio and select GIVING TUESDAY from the dropdown menu

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#givingtuesday #give #mentorship #bebig
#HappyThanksgiving from our family to yours 💚 #HappyThanksgiving from our family to yours 💚

We are so thankful for all the love the Long Island community continuously shows our program!

From staff, donors and volunteers, to our Board & Leadership Council members- we are so grateful for your endless support ✨

To our BIGS- you are the heart and soul of our mission! Thank you for your dedication, commitment, open minds and open hearts 🫶

Wishing you all a wonderful day and start to the holiday season 🦃

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#Thankful #Mentorship #BeBig
GOBBLE GOBBLE 🦃 Be sure to tune in to the 99th GOBBLE GOBBLE 🦃

Be sure to tune in to the 99th #MacysParade tomorrow at 9 AM EST to catch BBBSLI’s very own match, Max & Matt, march with Tom Turkey on the very first float of the day! 

Thank you @bbbsamerica and @macys for this incredible opportunity! 

This is going to #BeBig 💚🖤
This sweet boy has been patiently waiting for a BI This sweet boy has been patiently waiting for a BIG.

As we enter the season of giving, consider making the greatest donation of all…

Your TIME!

All it takes is a few hours per month connecting with a cool kid like Omari 🫶

You don’t need any special skills or abilities to become a mentor- (in this case, maybe just a fan of Beyblades 😉) Consistency and an open heart are all you need!

Be the one to make a difference. 

Take the first step of your mentorship journey today by applying at the link in our bio ✨

#mentor #mentorship #giveback #bebig
Last weekend, our matches got to pay a visit to ou Last weekend, our matches got to pay a visit to our friends at @thefashionablestylista for a holiday half apron design class 🧵✂️✨

Such a fun #GirlsDay filled with creativity, sewing lessons and lots of laughs! 

Our matches are now officially geared up for holiday baking and cooking with their beautiful custom aprons!

Thank you to The Fashionable Stylista for having us and creating such a memorable experience for this lovely group 🫶

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#fashiondesign #sewing #create #apron #mentorship #bebig
Giving Tuesday is only 1 WEEK away 🎉 Consider Giving Tuesday is only 1 WEEK away 🎉

Consider making a donation to directly impact Long Island youth 💚

All funds raised on this global day of giving will support our MATCH ENGAGEMENT EVENTS! 

These are FREE activities that bring our Bigs & Littles together to help build strong, lasting bonds 🫶

We offer a wide variety of events for our matches- from fun-filled days at Dave & Busters, to robotics workshops, art lessons, holiday parties, fashion design classes and SO much more! There’s something for EVERY match!

Your gift will help fund these activities- from providing a meal, supporting guest speakers, contributing to decor, supplies and more ✨

Vic & Lupita Verola and Perella Technologies have generously committed to a $10,000 MATCH DONATION for every dollar donated ✨

Donate today at the link in our bio and select GIVING TUESDAY in the Area of Support dropdown 🔗

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#givingtuesday #donate #giveback #nonprofit #mentorship #bebig
Happy #MatchMonday from Little Brother Max and Big Happy #MatchMonday from Little Brother Max and Big Brother Matt 💚

From soccer practice and pizza reviews, to Islanders games and cooking lessons, this pair has accomplished SO much in their two years together!

They’ll be adding to their list of memories this Thursday when they get to perform together in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

We are so lucky to have these two represent BBBSLI, as they are the true epitome of what mentorship and our mission is all about 🫶

Congrats, Max and Matt! Wishing you both a lifetime of wonderful memories together!

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#mentorship #bebig
Last night, our matches attended our annual Thanks Last night, our matches attended our annual Thanksgiving Dinner etiquette event 🍽️

The evening was filled with delicious food, great conversation, and a lesson on table manners!

A perfect way for our Bigs and Littles to kick off the holiday season together 🫶✨

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#thanksgiving #etiquette #mentorship #bebig
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