Big Brother Big Sisters of South-Central PA Recognizes 127 High School Graduates
Harrisburg, PA (May 28, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA (BBBSSCPA)recognizes high school seniors for graduation and scholarship presentation.BBBSSCPA hosted a graduation celebration and award ceremony at The State Museum of PA on Wednesday, May 21, to recognize 127 graduating high school seniors in their program. The organization recognized both mentees (Littles) and volunteer high school mentors (Bigs). The graduating seniors hail from 23 local high schools across Cumberland, Dauphin,
Tonia Leitzel Ulsh of Mountz Jewelers Recognized with 2025 Women United Outstanding Volunteer Service Award
CARLISLE, PA - United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is pleased to announce Tonia Leitzel Ulsh as the recipient of the 2025 Women United Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. The awardrecognizes a member of Women United who has provided outstanding service and leadership to her community.Tonia was recognized at the Women United Annual Luncheon in May held at the Dickinson College Stern Center, sponsored by Kelso Law. Lisa Thomas, vice-president of the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County’s Board
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF MENTORSHIP
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF MENTORSHIP First-of-its-kind study reveals mentorship as a cost-effective solution to drive socioeconomic mobility for youth in South-Central PA and nationwide.Rooted in 30 years of data, the study provides evidence of greater enrollment in higher education, increased salaries, reduced dependency on social services, and improved behavioral outcomes for mentored youth.Harrisburg, PA (February 25, 2025) – Big
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Big and Little perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Big and Little perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® NEW YORK, NY & YORK, PA – November 28, 2024 – Big, Siddhesh “Sidd” Pawar and Little, Antoine “AJ” Shoff from Big Brothers Big Sisters of of South-Central PA, performed in the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, November 28 in New York City. Sidd and AJ are residents of York, PA and have been matched in the BBBS of South-Central PA youth mentorship program for 2 years. In
BBBSCR Celebrates Big Brothers Big Sisters Month
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region celebrates the 120th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America during BBBS MonthBBBS of the Capital Region leads a community-wide initiative this September to impact youth through the power of mentorship. Harrisburg, PA (September 3, 2024) – Every September, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) recognizes the impact of its programming, mentorship and matches during Big Brothers Big Sisters month. 2024 is even more special as Big
