Welcome to Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the Capital Region, PA
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. 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, and Better Relationships
- Avoidance of Risky Behaviors
- Educational Success
Look what you’ve started
Destination Midtown
Join us Thursday, August 15th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm for an upscale food and beer pairing event on the rooftop of Midtown Harrisburg’s Crown Jewel, 1500 Condominium. Guests will enjoy carefully selected food and beer offerings, entertainment and a commemorative pint glass for guests to use as a sampling glass and then take home as a gift. VIP tickets will feature exclusive pairings not available during General Admission as well as entrance an hour early. Tickets are available by clicking here. Tickets prices are as follows: VIP – $75, General Admission – $50.
Golf Fore Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is pleased to host our 16th Annual Golf Fore Kids’ Sake events on Monday, September 23rd at the Hershey Links. The event includes a day on a beautiful course with a continental breakfast, post-play reception that includes a hot lunch with special prize items as well as skill contests on the course. For more information click here.
Graduation Celebration at the Governor’s Residence. Check out our new photos…
May 25, 2013 – Click here to see the photos from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region’s Graduation Celebration at the Governor’s Residence that took place on Thursday, May 23rd.
In the news…
April 22, 2013 – The Harrisburg School District has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital region to help bring mentors to more students. News 8′s Porcha Johnson explains how this may lead to academic success in this Learning Matters report. Click here to watch the video.
In the news…
March 7, 2013 – Joe Robinson was initially named Big Brother of the Year for the Capital Region. Then Joe was recognized as the 2013 Big Brother of the Year for the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Last night ABC 27 recognized Joe as a “Hometown Hero.” Click here to view the video.
