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The entire Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge staff, from all of the counties that we serve, held its monthly staff meeting today. Afterwards, we celebrated a holiday lunch together. And, we were joined by our recently retired former boss. It was great to see you, Tanya! Merry Christmas and … Read more about Monthly Staff Meeting

BBBS of the Bridge serving Lycoming County would like to introduce new match, Big Justice Rooker and Little Angelia. Justice is currently pursuing her Master's Degree. Both enjoy outdoor activities, cooking and movies. We wish them well, on their journey! #beabiglycoming … Read more about Big Sister Justice with Little Angelia

Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono and Rotary of the Smithfield’s recently made a $1,000 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge, serving Monroe County. The check presentation was made at Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Shown, from left: Marynell … Read more about Monroe County Check Presentation

Bill Corcoran Jr. has been named by Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge as the corporate chairman of its Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2019 event in Wilkes-Barre. This annual event serves as the largest annual fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge program and will take place April 13 at … Read more about Bill Corcoran Jr. Named Wilkes-Barre Bowl For Kids’ Sake Corporate Chairperson

Landmark Community Bank in Pittston recently made a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge. The donation was made by employees and from Sandy Insalaco, chairman of the board, Landmark Community Bank. Shown, from left: Sharon Ebert, vice president of human resources; Pat Jolley, human … Read more about Landmark Community Bank Donation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge, serving Monroe County, will host its annual telethon this Sunday, November 11 The event will be broadcast on Blue Ridge Communications Channel 13 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and there will be live entertainment throughout the day. We would like to thank our top … Read more about Thank you Telethon Sponsors!

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge serving Monroe County will holds its annual telethon on Sunday, November 11. The event will be broadcast on Blue Ridge Communications Channel 13 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be live entertainment throughout the day. Shown, from left: … Read more about Big Brothers Big Sisters plans telethon

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge will host a Designer Purse Bingo and Shopping Extravaganza on Sunday, September 9, at The Woodlands in Plains Township. Games begin at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. $30 admission includes a bingo sheet for 20 games and a delicious selection of food. There will … Read more about Designer Purse Bingo and Shopping Extravaganza 2018

In its August 2018 issue, The Westside Bulletin has done a feature story on Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge's "100 Matches in 100 Days" volunteer recruitment campaign. The article includes an interview with program director Tanya Olaviany. You can read it here on page … Read more about Westside Bulletin features “100 Matches in 100 Days” in August Issue

Tanya Olaviany will retire as program director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge on August 31. Tanya has been employed by Catholic Social Services for 40 years and has been with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for 32 of those years. For the past 16 years, she has served as program … Read more about Tanya Olaviany retiring as program director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge