Welcome to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region

Our mission: Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Our vision: All youth achieve their full potential.


By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, educational success, and better relationships while avoiding risk-taking behaviors.


IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG

TRIPLE YOUR GIFT WITH MATCH MADNESS!

Looking for ways to increase your gift and community impact? Match Madness has the answer! Multiply the impact of your gift thanks to the generosity of Partnership for Better Health and our campaign sponsor, Belco Community Credit Union.

  1. Thanks to the Partnership for Better Health, Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation, WellSpan Health, M&T Bank, and Penn State Health and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield we have the opportunity to increase all gifts made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region this month by tapping their $150,000 stretch fund.
  2. The first $1,500 raised will be matched dollar for dollar by the Partnership for Better Health, Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation, WellSpan Health, M&T Bank, and Penn State Health and Highmark.
  3. Our Campaign Sponsor, Belco Community Credit Union has generously offered to contribute $5,000 of matching dollars to multiply your donations to BBBS of the Capital Region.

No gift is too small. No dream for the future is too BIG!

Your generosity will directly improve the lives of our youth by connecting them with caring mentors who empower them to dream big and reach their full potential! Calling all heroes! By contributing to this year’s Match Madness campaign, you will be supporting our mission to ignite the power and promise of youth.

Will you support today? It takes just a few clicks to make a difference>>>


BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE.

Multiple Dates in March & April.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fun and easy way for you and your company, friends, or family to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters. If you care about kids and can spare an hour to have fun, then Bowl for Kids’ Sake is for you!

Questions about participating, sponsoring or volunteering? Email: events@capbigs.org


RECENT NEWS

Make a Donation! Thank you for supporting hundreds of kids in the Capital Region.


Thank you for voting us Simply the Best Community Services! We are honored and grateful for your support of our mission. With your help, we will continue to create positive mentoring friendships that ignite the power and promise of youth.


Agency Response to COVID-19:

This information will be updated regularly.

VISIT OUR NEW COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCE WEBPAGE!

First and foremost, we are a resource for you.

Bigs, Littles & families: If you, at any point, are experiencing issues due to the coronavirus impact and need support or guidance on next steps, or want to make sure you’re doing the right thing, please CONTACT US.

We are always open to a conversation, and if we can’t help, we will put you in contact with someone who can.

(717) 236-0199 – info@capbigs.org

Schedule Changes

As we monitor the ongoing impact of COVID-19 in our community, our top priority is the health and safety of all our matches, families, volunteers, community partners and staff.

Our staff are available via phone (717) 236-0199 and in the office by appointment.

Please contact your Match Coach with any questions. (717) 236-0199.

Match Update


COVID-19 Ongoing Monitoring

BBBS is actively monitoring communication from the CDC and PA Dept. of Health regarding COVID-19. We take the health and safety of all our matches, families, volunteers and community partners very seriously and welcome your questions or calls regarding our event activities or the status of COVID-19 in our community. As we continue to monitor the situation, we will evaluate our upcoming events and match activities. We will post updates on our website and on our Facebook account. If you have any questions, please email info@capbigs.org or call (717) 236-0199.


Children & Youth Grant Matches – Match Meeting Log

Children & Youth Grant Matches ONLY: Please fill out the Match Meeting Log for EACH match activity you enjoy with your Little to meet funding requirements for Dauphin County. We appreciate your time as a Big and your partnership with us here at BBBSCR !