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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island [BBBSLI] creates and supports 1:1 mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth 💚

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Please join us in welcoming Evan Leonard, CEO of C Please join us in welcoming Evan Leonard, CEO of CrushBank Technology, to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island Board of Directors 💚

Evan has been a dedicated member of our Leadership Council since 2010, and we’re thrilled to see his commitment to our mission continue in this new role. 

With decades of experience leading innovative technology companies and a longstanding passion for community service, Evan brings valuable insight, leadership, and perspective to our organization.

We’re grateful to have him helping guide the future of BBBSLI, and we can’t wait to see the impact we’ll make together.

Welcome to the Board, Evan! 👏

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#BBBSLI #BoardOfDirectors #Leadership #Mentorship #BeBig
WALK WITH US 👟💚 Join us for the 2026 BIG B WALK WITH US 👟💚 

Join us for the 2026 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LONG ISLAND BOLD STEPS WALK as we come together to celebrate mentorship and support the life-changing relationships that help Long Island’s youth reach their full potential.

Whether you’re walking with your family, friends, coworkers, or your Big or Little, every dollar raised and mile walked helps create more one-to-one mentoring relationships across Long Island!

📍Heckscher State Park

📅 Sunday September 27, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM

Start or join a team, register as an individual walker or sponsor the event! Get started now at the link in our bio!

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#walk #longislandevents #mentorship #bebig
GAME ON ⚽️ Our FIFA Soccer Night Social broug GAME ON ⚽️

Our FIFA Soccer Night Social brought together current Bigs, new faces, and community members for an evening of networking, soccer-themed games, great food, and even greater conversations 💚

Events like these are more than a fun night out— they’re an opportunity to introduce more people to our incredible mission and impact.

Every conversation brings us one step closer to matching the 80+ boys across Long Island who are still waiting for a mentor 🫶

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped spread the word about mentorship! 

👀 Want to join the fun? Be on the lookout for more awesome recruitment and networking events like this one!

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#FIFA #soccer #networking #mentorship #bebig
📱Be honest… what’s YOUR daily screen time? 📱Be honest… what’s YOUR daily screen time? 👀

Now imagine if just 4 of those hours... PER MONTH could help change a child’s life.

That’s all it takes to become a Big 😇

If you’ve got time to scroll, you’ve got time to show up for a young person who needs someone in their corner.

Your future Little is waiting 💚

Ready to become a Big? We’re ready when you are! 

Head to the link in our bio to start your mentorship journey today 🔗

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🎉🎓 Cheers to our graduates! We recently cel 🎉🎓 Cheers to our graduates!

We recently celebrated our graduating Littles as they reached exciting educational milestones and prepare for their next chapters! 

Whether they’re advancing to middle or high school, or moving on to college, trade or vocational school, we are thrilled to recognize these exciting milestones 💚

Congratulations to each of our graduates— we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes next!

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#grad #graduation #celebrate #bebig
POV: You’re spending the day recruiting the next POV: You’re spending the day recruiting the next generation of Bigs 💚

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we connect future mentors with our mission!

One conversation has the potential to change EVERYTHING 🫶

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#mentorship #community #bebig
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Summer Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Summer Networking Social at The Sinclair at Port Washington ☀️✨

It was an evening of connection, conversation, and community impact— all in support of our mission! 

A huge THANK YOU to BBBSLI Leadership Council Member Cynthia Salvatico, Renata Glaz, and The Sinclair for hosting this wonderful event filled with summer cocktails, delicious bites, networking, and giving back.

Together, we raised important funds to support youth mentorship, connected with incredible new supporters, and even recruited a few Bigs along the way 💚🖤

What a great way to kick off summer!

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#networking #giveback #longisland #mentorship #bebig
We’re SO excited to announce that we’re featur We’re SO excited to announce that we’re featured in Target Circle 🎯

Vote for us NOW in the @target app to support our mission of youth mentorship on Long Island ❤️

STEP 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app

STEP 2: Tap “Cast votes”

STEP 3: Select Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island 

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#target #targetcircle #nonprofit #bebig
WIN A BOAT 🛥️✨ Don’t miss out on your ch WIN A BOAT 🛥️✨

Don’t miss out on your chance to win a 2026 Steiger Craft 21’ Classic Center Console ⚓️

🚨LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 3 tickets, get 2 free!!

$100 per entry and 100% of all sales directly benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island!

Winner to be drawn LIVE on August 14, 2026 at @hamptons_shootout awards dinner. Winner need not be present. Taxes are the responsibility of winner. 

Get your tickets TODAY at the link in our bio!

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#boat #boating #entertowin #longisland #bebig
School was in session... BBBSLI style 🤓🎸✨🏈🎺

Earlier this month, our team came together for our annual Staff Color Wars, and this year’s theme took us back to the hallways of high school 📚✏️

From Team Nerd and Team Goth to the Jocks and Band Geeks, everyone went all in for a day of team-building, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs!

Each year, this tradition gives us the chance to step away from our desks, strengthen relationships across departments, and reconnect as a team—because when we invest in one another, we’re even better equipped to serve the children and families who count on us 💚

🏆 Congratulations to Team Nerd for taking home this year’s Color Wars Championship and to Team Goth for winning Best Dressed!

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#teambuilding #colorwars #coworkers #officefun #bebig
As we approach one year since the loss of our belo As we approach one year since the loss of our beloved colleague, Lauren Laurore, this heartfelt tribute at @bbbsamerica National Conference was especially meaningful 🤍

Lauren’s legacy lives on through her beautiful family, the lives she touched, the mission she believed in, and all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. 

We love and miss you, Lauren 🕊️

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#biggertogether #family #bebig
BBBSLI CEO Mark Cox, Chief Program Officer Fabiola BBBSLI CEO Mark Cox, Chief Program Officer Fabiola Turner, and Program Manager Gabriella Ramirez had the opportunity to represent Long Island at the @bbbsamerica National Conference in Atlanta! 

Surrounded by colleagues from chapters across the country, they spent the week learning, collaborating, and gaining valuable insights from inspiring speakers and industry leaders who challenged us all to think BIGGER about the future of mentorship!

We’re excited to bring these ideas back to Long Island as we continue working to create brighter futures for local youth 💚

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#mentorship #bebig
A night of gratitude, celebration, and impact 💚 A night of gratitude, celebration, and impact 💚✨

Our Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Reception brought together the incredible community that makes our mission possible.

From celebrating our scholarship recipients as they prepare for their next chapter, to honoring our Bigs of the Year, Brian Marksohn and Peter Janowsky, and recognizing Heather Bowen-Leaver as our very first Volunteer of the Year, the evening was filled with inspiring stories and well-deserved recognition 🫶

Most importantly, it was a chance to thank the volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters who help create brighter futures for Long Island’s youth through the power of mentorship. 

THIS is what defending potential looks like 🤩

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#mentorship #volunteer #longisland #bebig
This year, we are proud to introduce a brand-new h This year, we are proud to introduce a brand-new honor: Volunteer of the Year 💚

🎉 Congratulations to our very first recipient, Heather Bowen-Leaver! 

From serving as a Big Sister and Board Member to championing our Holiday for Kids’ Sake program, recruiting supporters, volunteering at events, organizing donation drives, and serving on multiple committees, Heather consistently goes above and beyond to support our mission.

Whether she’s helping secure gifts for hundreds of children during the holidays, volunteering behind the scenes at events, or opening doors for new opportunities, Heather leads with generosity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to Long Island’s youth.

Heather embodies what it means to give back, and this recognition could not be more deserved. 

Congratulations and thank you for all you do! 👏✨

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#volunteer #volunteeroftheyear #giveback #bebig
This year, one winner just wasn’t enough… Co This year, one winner just wasn’t enough… 

Congratulations to our 2026 BIGS of the Year, Brian Marksohn and Peter Janowsky 🏆🎉

Brian has been matched with his Little Brother, Michael, since 2017 and has remained a constant source of support through every milestone, graduation, achievement and even college move-in day! 

Even after moving to Florida, Brian continued traveling back to Long Island bi-monthly to spend time with Michael, proving that mentorship knows no distance 💚

(Brian was unable to join us in person to accept his award, but we’ll let it slide since he was busy enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Greece 😎)

Peter has been matched with his Little Brother, Moises, for the past year and a half, building a bond that feels more like family than friendship. Moises submitted not one, but two nomination videos— including a second version translated to English so the world could hear just how much his Big means to him.

These extraordinary matches remind us that mentorship changes lives— not just for Littles, but for everyone involved 🫶

Please join us in congratulating Brian and Peter! Thank you for the impact you both have made. We are honored to celebrate you as our 2026 BIGS OF THE YEAR 🏆👏🖤

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#mentorship #bigoftheyear #winner #giveback #bebig
⚠️ WARNING: This video contains an overload of ⚠️ WARNING: This video contains an overload of adorable mentorship moments!! 🥹

Every year, our Littles have the opportunity to nominate their Big for Long Island’s Big of the Year award— and they never disappoint 💚

From creative videos and touching stories to heartfelt letters and poems, we received dozens of incredible submissions celebrating the mentors who have made a lasting impact on their lives.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the sweet, funny and unforgettable moments shared with us this year 🫶

Don’t go far… our winner reveal is coming up in our next post 👀✨

🔗 Interested in checking out ALL our submissions in their entirety? Head to the link in our bio now!

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#mentorship #longisland #bebig
What a night! 💚✨ Our 2026 Volunteer & Donor What a night! 💚✨

Our 2026 Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Celebration was filled with inspiring stories, well-deserved recognition, and life-changing opportunities!

Thanks to the John & Dorothy Talotta Scholarship Fund, we proudly awarded 16 incredible Littles with first-year college scholarships totaling more than $50,000 🤩

Since its inception, the fund has provided over $850,000 in scholarships, helping our Littles take the next step toward their dreams!

We also recognized some extraordinary volunteers with our highly coveted Big of the Year Award, and introduced our brand-new Volunteer of the Year Award 🏆

Who took home the honors? You’ll have to stay tuned—we’ll be sharing our winners soon 👀

Thank you to our donors, volunteers, supporters, and mentors for helping make brighter futures possible every day! Such a wonderful evening!

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#mentorship #volunteer #bebig
WIN A BOAT 🛥️✨ Don’t miss out on your ch WIN A BOAT 🛥️✨

Don’t miss out on your chance to win a 2026 Steiger Craft 21’ Classic Center Console ⚓️

🚨LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 3 tickets, get 2 free!!

$100 per entry and 100% of all sales directly benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island!

Winner to be drawn LIVE on August 14, 2026 at @hamptons_shootout awards dinner. Winner need not be present. Taxes are the responsibility of winner. 

Get your tickets TODAY at the link in our bio!

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#boat #boating #entertowin #longisland #bebig
Time flies when you’re making a difference 🎉💚

Please join us in congratulating 22 of our incredible matches on the celebration of their recent anniversaries together 🎊

This fabulous group has achieved a variety of milestones ranging from 1 year, all the way up to 7 YEARS (shoutout to Kaymauri & Doug!) of match-amazingness together 🤩

Thank you to our friends from the Sinclair at Port Washington for hosting this lovely celebration and helping us recognize the relationships that have made a lasting impact on our youth! 

Congratulations Bigs and Littles! We can’t wait to watch these beautiful friendships continue to grow 🫶

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#anniversary #celebrate #mentorship #bebig
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BBBSLI Raises More Than $100,000 at Annual Golf Tournament

Event Highlights, Press RoomJune 6, 2017

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,…

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Bigs & Littles Light Up the Runway at BBBSLI Fashion Show 2017

Event Highlights, Press RoomMay 19, 2017

On May 18, 2017, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) hosted their annual Fashion Show, presented by Steve Madden. Nearly 200 people gathered at The Inn at New Hyde Park to watch BBBSLI Big & Little matches light up the runway modeling a range of looks from “thrift store chic” to formal wear.…

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A Quick Overview of BBBSLI’s Mentoring Programs

Blog, UncategorizedApril 27, 2017

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America have received national recognition for improving the attitudes, behaviors and relationships of at-risk children and adolescents. Locally, the Long Island chapter has a proven track record of enriching the lives of ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ through participation in its mentoring programs.

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BBBSLI Celebrates Volunteers at Appreciation Reception

Event Highlights, Press RoomApril 26, 2017

On Tuesday, April 25th, Big Brothers Big Sister of Long Island (BBBSLI) celebrated their volunteer mentors (Bigs) at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception, presented by Darby Dental. Volunteers along with their family members, board members and supporters of BBBSLI gathered at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, to celebrate our Bigs for the time…

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How a Little Youth Mentoring Enhances the Life of a ‘Big’

Blog, UncategorizedApril 13, 2017

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island makes a huge impact on the lives of those in our youth mentoring program. However, the benefits our volunteers receive in return can be equally profound.

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How Big Brothers Big Sisters Donations Help the Environment

Blog, UncategorizedApril 7, 2017

Did you know that Long Islanders throw away more than 500 million pounds of clothing every year? As a result, discarded shirts, pants and other types of apparel are rapidly increasing the size of our local landfills. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters donations drives, we do our part to help the environment by diverting 212,000…

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