Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge

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Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge (BBBS), our top priority is always the health and well-being of our Littles, Bigs, Staff, Board Members and Supporters.

We are closely monitoring the spread and impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) within the communities we serve in Service area. We must all join together in the effort to reduce the spread of the virus in our communities and protect those we serve.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters postpones Bowl For Kids’ Sake events

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WILKES-BARRE – Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge has postponed four of its upcoming Bowl For Kids’ Sake events. The decision was based upon concerns regarding the coronavirus and upon recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other authoritative sources. * A Bowl For Kids’ Sake event scheduled for March 28 at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre will now take place on June 13. * A Bowl For Kids’ Sake event scheduled for March 28 at Skylanes Bowling … Read more about Big Brothers Big Sisters postpones Bowl For Kids’ Sake events

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How Your Donation Helps Big Brothers Big Sisters receives more than half of its operating income from private donations. The program's success depends on contributions that it receives from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

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Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

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The History of Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge


Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge began in Luzerne County in 1974. Since that time services have been offered in Wyoming, Columbia, Monroe, and Carbon Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Annually, the program matches over 500 youth in a variety of services.

Since its inception in 1974, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge has strived to provide high quality mentoring services to the children and families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters programs is provided through the various United Ways, state or federal grants, private donations and fund-raising efforts and program development.

How Your Donation Helps

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives more than half of its operating income from private donations. The program's success depends on contributions that it receives from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge serves hundreds of children in Northeast Pennsylvania, however there are so many more that are still waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister.

With your donation, we can recruit, screen, train and match Big Brothers and Big Sisters with the children that are on the waiting list. We are committed to matching as many children as we can. The generosity of individuals like you allows us to match more children in your community.

Thank you for your support.
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