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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 💚

As part of our Rise Up program, our Littles had th As part of our Rise Up program, our Littles had the incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes at @cfasmithtown for a private career exploration tour 🐔❤️

They learned about customer service, front-of-house operations, food preparation and safety, and everything that goes into running a successful restaurant! 

Thank you to Jonathan, Elena and the rest of the Chick-Fil-A Smithtown crew for sharing your time, knowledge and (of course) delicious food with us!

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#chickfila #fastfood #careers #mentorship #bebig
Serving looks AND the community 💅 Schedule you Serving looks AND the community 💅

Schedule your free donation pick up today at the link in our bio and let our crew work their magic 📦✨

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#serve #service #donate #humor #fyp
We’re excited to continue our youth mentorship w We’re excited to continue our youth mentorship work across Long Island with help from #NeighborhoodGrants from The Starbucks Foundation ☕️⭐️

Thank you Starbucks partners (employees) for recognizing our efforts and supporting our mission 🖤

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#TheStarbucksFoundation #BiggerTogether #BeBig
One friendship. Endless possibilities ✨ This #M One friendship. Endless possibilities ✨

This #MatchMonday, we’re celebrating Big Sister Catherine and Little Sister Jayla and the incredible bond they’ve built together 💚

Ready to start your own mentorship journey? Head to the link in our bio to learn more!

Your future little is waiting 😊🫶

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#mentorship #biggertogether #bebig
A new school year brings new opportunities, challe A new school year brings new opportunities, challenges, and milestones. 

That’s why Big Brothers Big Sisters is proud to partner with @macys to help ensure more young people have a positive mentor in their corner ❤️

From July 14 - August 31 Macy’s customers can support mentorship by rounding up their purchase in-store or donating online at macys.com ✨

Together, we’re helping young people start the school year feeling connected, confident, and supported! 

Back to school is better together 🍎✏️📓💚

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#backtoschool #bebig #biggertogether
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the BBBSLI Leadership Council 👏

We’re excited to welcome Edwin Gutierrez, Owner of Gala Foods Supermarket; Cynthia Salvatico, Director of Community Relations at The Sinclair at Port Washington; and Nicole Weingartner, Director in Greenberg Traurig’s Government Law & Police Practice. 

Their leadership, expertise, and commitment to strengthening our community will help us continue creating life-changing mentorship opportunities for youth across Long Island 🫶

We are thrilled to have you on board 💚

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#communityleaders #leadership #mentorship #bebig
POV: You caught our Donation Center warehouse team POV: You caught our Donation Center warehouse team warming up before heading out to pick up clothing donations across Long Island 🚛🧑‍🩰🤭

While we can’t guarantee pirouettes at your front door, we CAN guarantee a free pickup anywhere across Nassau and Suffolk! 

Schedule yours today at the link in our bio 🩰

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#ballet #trend #dance #longisland #bebig
Each year, we celebrate our incredible Donation Ce Each year, we celebrate our incredible Donation Center staff with our annual Summer BBQ—a small way to thank the call center team, warehouse staff, and drivers who work tirelessly all year long to collect clothing donations from across Long Island! 

This year’s celebration featured delicious BBQ from @dangbbq, refreshing @konaice, plenty of laughs, and yes... a dunk tank where our CEO was more than willing to take the plunge 😅💦

Thank you to our Donation Center team for everything you do. Your hard work helps fuel our mission and creates more opportunities for Long Island youth to thrive. We couldn’t do it without you💚

#bbq #coworkers #workfam #bebig
Happy #MatchMonday from Big Brother Sal and Little Happy #MatchMonday from Big Brother Sal and Little Brother Jeremiah ✨

These two make such an awesome pair and are a shining example of what mentorship is all about 💚

It doesn’t take a grand gesture to make a lasting impact. Simply showing up, having fun and being consistent is all it takes!

Ready to learn more about becoming a mentor? Head to the link in our bio to get started 🔗🫶

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#match #mentorship #volunteer #bebig
ENTER TO WIN A BOAT 🛥️✨ Don’t miss out o ENTER TO 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
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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#screentime #stopscrolling #mentor #trend #bebig
🎉🎓 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
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The Hidden Impact of Mentorship on a Child’s Confidence and Self-Belief

The Hidden Impact of Mentorship on a Child’s Confidence and Self-Belief

BlogDecember 9, 2025

Confidence is one of the most important qualities a child can develop, yet it is also one of the most fragile. It does not appear overnight, and it cannot be forced. Confidence grows quietly, shaped by experiences, relationships, and the way a child feels about themselves over time. For many children, especially those facing uncertainty…

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Why Mentorship Matters More Than Ever for Long Island Youth

Why Mentorship Matters More Than Ever for Long Island Youth?

Blog, UncategorizedDecember 2, 2025

Growing up on Long Island can look comfortable from the outside, but many young people here face real and often hidden challenges. Academic pressure, social comparison, family stress, mental health concerns, and uncertainty about the future are becoming more common. While schools and families work hard to support children, many youth still need one more…

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Mentorship Helps Youth Build Stronger Futures

How Mentorship Helps Youth Build Stronger Futures on Long Island

BlogNovember 24, 2025

Growing up today can feel overwhelming for many young people. School pressure, social challenges, and changing family dynamics often leave youth searching for guidance and support. This is where long island youth mentoring becomes a powerful force. It gives young people a caring adult who listens, understands, and helps them move forward with confidence. Mentorship…

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Mentorship on Boys’ Confidence

The Hidden Impact of Mentorship on Boys’ Confidence and Character

BlogNovember 18, 2025

Growing up is not easy for boys today. They face pressure from school, friends, social media, and even from within themselves. Many boys want to do well, but they do not always have the right support or guidance. They may feel confused, angry, or unsure about who they are becoming. This is where mentorship steps…

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Long-Term Impact of Mentoring on Youth

The Long-Term Impact of Mentoring on Youth Success and Life Outcomes

BlogNovember 11, 2025

Growing up today is very different from what it used to be. Young people face more pressure, more choices, and more confusion than ever before. Schools teach lessons, families give support, but there is still a gap many youths struggle to fill. This is where the impact of mentoring on youth becomes truly powerful. Mentoring…

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Why Career Mentoring Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Job Market

Why Career Mentoring Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Job Market

BlogNovember 4, 2025

The job market today is very different from what it was even a few years ago. New roles appear every month, technology changes faster than people can keep up, and competition now comes from every corner of the world. Whether someone is a student choosing their first career path or a working professional trying to…

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