News for Human Interest
Saturday, June 07, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release, Education, Member
Friday, May 16, 2025
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, ...read more
Categories: Community, Member, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Education, Member, Press Release, Community, Human Interest, Papers/Research
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Member, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
