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One Big. One Little.
Citywide Impact.
2012 annual report

A match between a Big and a Little
has far-reaching effects.
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It All Begins with the Social Worker
Big and Little Match Stories
Educational Initiative
Center for Training
Affinity Groups/Community Partnerships
Impact of our Programs
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18 Our Donors
22 Government Funding and
Volunteer Leadership
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Impacting the wider community
For 108 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City has made a lasting impact on the youth we
serve, the volunteers who help us, and the entire City of New York.
Since our founding, we have empowered tens of thousands of youth and adults to realize life-long
positive changes — changes that exponentially affect families, teachers, colleagues, communities and
future generations.
When a Little has the opportunity to follow a new path towards academic, social and community
involvement, it enhances our City as a whole. When our adult volunteers connect with youth from
divergent geographic, economic and ethnic backgrounds, they develop a greater sense of awareness.
By bridging the demographic gap and breaking down barriers, our matches help bring our City’s vast
population closer together.
One of our goals at BBBS of NYC is to adapt to the ever-changing needs of our youth and volunteer
pool. That’s why we have expanded into all five boroughs and brought mentors into the workplace as
well as schools. That’s also why we have reached out to a wide array of community organizations to
recruit volunteers and continued to expand our network through social media, young professionals
clubs, fraternities and other affinity groups.
Here at BBBS of NYC, we believe that every individual has the potential to make an impact on our
organization, and ultimately, on the city and beyond. Our donors and foundations are crucial to
supporting our programs and enabling us to do what we do best. Our volunteers, partners, Board of
Trustees, event organizers, alumni network, families and other dedicated supporters spread the word
about the value of mentoring and the quality and success of our programs.
It’s the cumulative, combined effort of all these individuals and groups that allows us to continue
to influence youth from every neighborhood in our City — helping them make better choices and
become achieving and contributing members of society. The following pages capture just a few
examples of the impact BBBS of NYC makes here in New York. We invite you to read and be inspired.
Laura Parsons Tawana Tibbs Hector Batista
Chairman President Executive Director

It all begins with the social worker
Instrumental in making the connection and establishing the match, the BBBS of NYC social
workers provide support and oversee the bond as it evolves. Both the Little and the Big
benefit in many ways. The Little often shows enhanced self esteem, performs better in
school, has an improved relationship with his/her family, and strives for a better future.
The Big feels a sense of purpose beyond oneself, often finding an important outlet to
share their personal experiences.
As the connection grows, the initial impact of
this friendship is felt far and wide.
The Family
Beyond the match, the Little’s entire family often benefits, from
siblings who have a stronger role model to parents who have
another adult that their child can rely on for guidance, support
and direction.
The School
Schools benefit when students join our programs, as their
attendance improves, their grades stabilize or increase, and
they are significantly more likely to graduate and go on to
college. Our Littles serve as positive role models to other
students as well.
The Community
The youth in our programs are less likely to get into trouble,
join gangs or break the law and they are more likely to
volunteer and help others.
The Workplace
Companies in our Workplace Mentoring Program report that
participating employees are more dedicated and loyal, and that
involvement acts as a boost to employee morale. In addition,
youth in our programs are more likely to work in the business
world once exposed to it.
The City
When more youth graduate high school, attend college and
subsequently become part of the workplace they become a
contributing, tax-paying member of the city. There is less of a
drain on resources in the welfare and justice systems. Moreover,
our alumni are likely to become volunteers themselves, and the
impact of their contribution to society is felt even beyond the city.
There are no boundaries to their limitless potential.
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Focusing on the future
Amanda and Laurie
“If it wasn’t for my Big Sister Laurie and the
BBBS Workplace Mentoring Program (WMP),
I would have been a high school drop out,”
explains Amanda, a Little entering her senior year
of high school and her 4th year in the program.
A self-described naturally shy loner, Amanda
joined the WMP as a way to make friends.
She found one in Laurie, an assistant in the
legal department at CBS — a WMP corporate
sponsor. Their relationship would impact
Amanda’s future forever. “Laurie pushed me
and made me realize that if I wanted to go far
in life, I had to work hard for it.”
“Although Amanda seemed tough in the
beginning, I saw through the façade and
realized there was a need to be nurtured,”
Laurie says. At the time, Amanda had been
just passing her high school classes, but when
the topic of college came up during the fall of
her junior year, she came to Laurie in despair,
asking what it would take to go to college.
Laurie made a deal with Amanda: Bring
your average up to a B+ or higher and don’t
miss another day of school and I’ll help you
prepare for college.
With Laurie’s motivation and assistance,
Amanda’s average went from a 65 to an 85
in a four-month period, and she had perfect
attendance. “I saw that she just needed to be
encouraged,” explains Laurie, who finds her
role as a mentor in
the program to be a
highlight of her
work experience.
With Laurie’s
help on her essay
and some coaching
on her interview
skills Amanda got
a paid internship
this summer at the
Museum of Art
and Design, an
opportunity found
through BBBS of
NYC. “I realized I
could actually work
and be independent. I didn’t think I had it in
me, but Laurie made me believe in myself,”
Amanda admits.
Expanding horizons by
helping others in need
Laurie explained to Amanda that she would need
to do some community service to round out her
college application, and suggested the Special
Olympics, where Laurie, herself, was a volunteer.
“Most high school students show up for
a few times to get their community service
recommendation and never return,” comments
Erica Dubno, a head coach for Special Olympics’
basketball program. “Amanda came every
Sunday for the entire year, and became a
very valuable volunteer. She was soon able to
manage her own group, assist them in getting
from station to station, and was a huge part
of our big tournament event at the end of the
season,” she adds.
Amanda acknowledges that she was
terrified at first, but felt proud of herself for
doing something worthwhile. “It was nice to
make a difference in someone’s life, and it
was fun.” Amanda describes her volunteer
experience at Special Olympics, noting
that it made her realize how lucky she is.
“I think I will always want to volunteer with
an organization and help out — maybe even
be a Big Sister some day.” Amanda also
participated at a New York Cares event this
year, helping to paint a school playground.
Concentrating on college applications,
maintaining a B+ average, volunteering and
attending her final year in the CBS Workplace
Mentoring Program, Amanda is well on her
way to a successful future. “I wouldn’t be
who I am today without Laurie,” she says.
Laurie added, “And who she is today is a
motivated young woman with a bright future
ahead of her, as well as a valuable contributor
to the community.”
Amanda, Little
“I
didn’t
think I had
it in me,
but Laurie made
me believe in
myself.”
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Turning success into
help for others
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Castel and
Andrew
Castel was seven years old
when he was matched with
his Big Brother Andrew back
in 1992. His parents divorced
when he was four, and he was
surrounded by a lot of violence
and gangs in his neighborhood.
Castel’s mother believed a
Big Brother would be a good
role model and could expand
Castel’s horizons. Twenty
years later, Castel and Andrew are still close
friends, and Castel attributes his relationship
with Andrew to be a primary force behind
his success today. “I was flying solo, and
Andrew was my partner, the voice of reason,
encouraging me.”
Castel was selected to attend high school in
New Canaan, CT, as part of a program called
“A Better Chance,” which helps inner city youth
attend suburban high schools. While Castel
lived in the program’s home in Connecticut,
Andrew visited him on weekends, took him to
visit colleges and on snowboarding trips. As
a result, Castel went on to attend University
of Denver, which had both a good business
program and access to snowboarding.
A vision for success
Castel wanted to be a pilot, but discovered that
he had an eye condition, so his focus turned to
finance and marketing. In college he started his
own special events company, promoting brands
on college campuses. His entrepreneurial
talent led to a management job in an eyewear
distribution company after graduation. Today
he runs his own consulting firm in the eyewear
industry, offering services to independent
retailers and brands in the U.S.
The impact of being in the program has
carried through Castel’s life. He works with
141 Eyewear to provide free pairs of glasses
to children in need in the U.S. for every frame
sold. “It’s unbelievable what a difference good
vision makes,” he explains, noting that he helps
out at this company’s events providing vision
screenings and free glasses to children in need.
He hopes to one day find the resources to bring
this program to BBBS of NYC, providing free
glasses to Littles. In addition, Castel serves
on the BBBS of NYC Young Professionals
Committee (YPC).
A two-way street
The match experience has also affected
Andrew. In his early years as a Big Brother
he joined what was known as the Junior
Committee, which enabled younger volunteers
to interact with the Board. During that time
Andrew, along with other committee members,
created the first Gridiron Games, which has
gone on to be one of the organizations most
popular and successful annual events. That
committee eventually became the YPC, on
which Castel now serves — an irony not lost
on either of these men. Andrew says that his
match experience with Castel taught him
the importance of mentoring, and as a global
real estate executive, he continues to provide
guidance and encouragement to interns, and to
mentor those working their way up the ranks.
Both Castel
and Andrew
stay in touch
on a regular
basis, and
have a great
degree of
respect and
admiration
for each other
— not only in
their personal
success, but
in the way
they have taken their experience together and
allowed it to permeate other aspects of their
professional life.
Castel, Little
“I was
flying solo,
and Andrew was
my partner, the voice
of reason,
encouraging
me.”

An unlikely duo
Jose and Ruben
When Big Ruben met Little Jose in 1990, they
did not appear like a typical match. At age 15,
Jose was nearly six feet tall, and Ruben was
a full-grown 5'7". Despite their difference in
height, the two developed a bond that has
lasted 23 years.
For their first meeting, they went to a nearby
restaurant. At the time, Jose barely spoke and had
never ordered for himself. Ruben encouraged him
to tell the waitress what he wanted and after Jose
ordered for the first time, the rest was history.
“I’m fairly introverted myself, and I understood
that slowly you can nudge that confidence
out,” Ruben explains when describing that first
encounter. “Although Jose was very shy, he was
a good kid. He attended an underachieving high
school in Chelsea, and he needed to be pointed in
the right direction,” said Ruben, adding, “I had a
similar background, growing up in Brooklyn, but
my family was intact and pushed me to succeed,
so I wanted to help someone who did not have
the incentives that I had.”
Becoming independent
Over the next few years, Ruben helped Jose
see the world beyond his neighborhood, and
encouraged him to apply to colleges outside
the city, taking him to
many open houses. Jose
eventually decided to
attend City College so he
could stay close to his
single mother, but upon
graduation was offered
a job as a video editor at
ESPN in Bristol, CT. The
offer meant relocating, and Ruben drove Jose to
see the corporate campus, look at apartments,
and relocate. Unfortunately, Jose’s mother
became ill and he made the difficult decision
to return back to the city to be close to her. He
asked Ruben for advice, and he told Jose “to
follow his heart and do what he needed to do.”
Back in New York, Jose secured a good job,
and eventually moved out on his own. Ruben
helped him find an apartment, learn to manage a
budget and become independent. When Jose met
the woman he eventually married, he took her to
meet Ruben, explaining that if he didn’t approve
of his choice, it was a deal-breaker. Fortunately
Ruben thought she was a keeper, and now Jose is
married (Ruben was his best man at the wedding)
with a young son of his own. Ruben is also now
married with three children and despite their busy
lives, the two remain in touch regularly.
Paying it forward
Today the power of their match experience
impacts both of their lives. Jose’s mother remarried
and now has a stepson in high school
who, like Jose so many years ago, doesn’t seem
motivated to go to college or venture beyond
the neighborhood. Jose is taking on a mentor
role with his stepbrother, helping him study for
the SATs, taking him to college open houses,
and helping him through the process, just as
Ruben did for him. “I owe Ruben so much,”
admits Jose. “He turned a shy chubby kid into a
man, a father and a provider. I want to instill the
same values in my stepbrother.”
Ruben is also changed by his match experience.
“I’m a huge believer in the program and its
positive impact that goes beyond our own
connection,” he proclaims. To that end, he is
an active presenter at BBBS of NYC volunteer
recruitment events, telling potential new Bigs
about his experience in the program. “I would
hope this helps me have an impact on other
recruits,” he explains. In addition, Ruben and his
family run in the Race for the Kids, spreading the
word about the program to friends and colleagues
who sponsor them.
Jose, Little
“I owe
Ruben so
much. He turned
a shy chubby
kid into a man,
father and
provider.”
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A turn around in academics
and attitude
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Kimberly and Roseann
“I can’t imagine an easier volunteer experience,”
exclaims Roseann, a Big in her 8th year at the
RR Donnelley Workplace Mentoring Program
(WMP). While still in touch with her previous
two Littles, Roseann is now focused on helping
her current Little Sister, Kimberly, prepare
for college.
“I was a very rebellious person. I argued with
teachers and students and I didn’t care about
the consequences,” admits Kimberly as she
describes herself when she started the program
in her freshman year of high school. They are
now in their fourth year together, and both are
amazed at Kimberly’s transformation.
From absentee
to mentor
Before they were matched
Kimberly attended school
only two or three days
a week, and didn’t care
about graduating.” Roseann
pointed out to Kimberly
that if she didn’t finish high
school she would only earn
minimum wages, and if she
finished high school she
could earn slightly more.
But if she really wanted to support herself and
buy nice things, she’d have to go to college for
greater earning power. This motivated Kimberly
to not only improve her grades, but also to go
from a 62% attendance record to 98%.
Roseann helped Kimberly focus on areas she
might want to study in college such as business
and culinary arts, and to prepare and register for
the SATs. Kimberly has learned to communicate
more effectively with teachers and peers and
no longer fights with teachers and students.
“Roseann has been so helpful to me not only
in the educational aspects of my life, but in my
personal life as well,” Kimberly adds.
Looking back, Kimberly is amazed at how far
the two have come. “The first time I met Roseann
I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to talk to
her. She worked at a big company and wouldn’t
have anything in common with me,” Kimberly
reflects. But despite her reservations, Kimberly
connected with Roseann quickly, and after four
years they still continue to find things they have in
common. They see each other at their bi-monthly
sessions at the RR Donnelly offices, and stay in
touch in between by phone, email and text.
Not only has Kimberly turned her life around,
she has also been able to help other students in
similar situations. Impressed by her improvement
in attendance and grades, a family friend asked if
she would tutor their son, a high school student
who had to repeat his freshman year due to poor
attendance and grades. Kimberly offered to help
tutor him weekly after school. With assistance
from Kimberly, who spoke to his teachers and
helped him make up missed
classwork, the young man’s
grades and attitude improved so
much in the past year that he is
now placed in his proper class
as a junior. “It feels good that I
helped someone just like me,”
Kimberly admits with pride.
Connecting with others
The impact of this match has
reached beyond the both of
them. While the WMP is limited
to 15 employee Bigs, Roseann
finds that the entire company looks forward to
the visits from the students. “The other employees
feel that they are also contributing and sharing
their knowledge when the students visit different
departments within the company,” explains
Roseann, who is now in charge of running the
program on behalf of the company. She noted that
for the coming school year there were only two
available spots for new Bigs, and eight employees
had immediately contacted her to be considered.
In addition, the 15 Bigs all work in different
departments, so they’ve been able to connect with
employees they might not have connected with
otherwise. “The program definitely
boosts morale among staff, and
the group of volunteers has
really become a team,”
comments Roseann.
Roseann, Big
“The
program
definitely boosts
morale among staff,
and the volunteers
have really
become
a team.”

A natural connection
Cyon and Benjamin
“I am confident that he will do something
good in this world and take care of himself.
He will not be a statistic,” notes Benjamin,
Big Brother to Cyon.
In his Staten Island neighborhood and school,
Cyon felt that he was the only child without a
father. His mother, Halcyone, reached out to
BBBS of NYC to find him a male role model
who could spend time with him and fill some
of that void in his life. In June 2011, then
7-year-old Cyon was matched with Benjamin,
a member of the Coast
Guard who believed
in the importance
of reaching out and
making a difference
in someone’s life. Two
years later, the two can’t
imagine not being in
each other’s lives.
Shaking hands
with a walrus
Over the two years
they’ve spent together,
Benjamin has introduced
Cyon to the world of
the outdoors, which he
enjoyed growing up in
Virginia but knew a child
living in New York City
may not have. They have
gone fishing, hiking, rock
climbing and boating.
They even had a behind
the scenes tour of the Brooklyn Aquarium where
Cyon got to shake hands with a walrus. Cyon’s
mother explains that her son always had an
interest in nature and biology, but Benjamin
has really nurtured that interest and introduced
him to activities that she, herself, would never
have been able to do with him.
In addition, Halcyone reports that Cyon is
much more secure and confident about not
having a father in his life, and doesn’t feel as
different now. She admitted that one day Cyon
told her, “Benjamin saved my life,” when he
was feeling particularly sad about not having a
Halcyone, mother
father. “It means so
much to him that he
has someone else he
can talk to,” she adds,
explaining that Cyon
says he wants to
grow up and be a Big
Brother to another
boy like himself.
Benjamin admits
that he was surprised
by how much he
enjoys spending time with his 9-year-old Little
Brother. “He’s such a cool kid, and it’s great to
know that I am showing him things, like how to
fish, that someone showed me how to do, and one
day he will show his children,” he explains.
Changing perspectives
as well as lives
Benjamin and Cyon’s match has affected
people around them as well. For Halcyone,
the match has helped her in many ways,
particularly because Cyon now has a male
in his life to ask questions that she can not
answer. While she initially felt an African
American Big would have been better because
Cyon is one of the only black children in his
school, she realized that a positive person is
a gift no matter what their skin color.
For Benjamin, his experience as a Big
Brother is something he speaks about often
to colleagues at work. Several people have
heard about his participation in the BBBS
of NYC program and approached him with
questions and requests for more information,
and at least one co-worker is in the process
of being matched. “Even if they don’t end up
joining the program, just talking about it has
an influence and makes people think about
the challenges facing some kids in the city,” he
explains. He adds that he is confident that Cyon
will be successful in life, due to having a great
mother and an exceptional attitude.
“My
son told
me that Benjamin
‘saved my life’
when he was feeling
sad about not
having a
father.”
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Sharing a name and passion for success
Russell
and
Russell
“I feel very
fortunate to be
a Big Brother.
It is such a gift,”
exclaims
Russell Terry,
who started out
in the program in
2006. He learned
about BBBS of
NYC from a
colleague at
his company,
PwC, which has
a Workplace Mentoring Program with BBBS
of NYC. He was matched with his Little, also
named Russell, and the two developed an instant
connection. Besides sharing the same name, they
share an enthusiasm for basketball and more.
Little Russell had decided to join the
mentoring program at PwC because he had a
strong interest in math and wanted to learn
more about the world of accounting. During
his time at PwC, Big Russell, who worked
in human resources at the company, took
the time to familiarize him with the various
departments and areas within the company
so that his Little could learn more about
accounting as a career choice. This helped
Little Russell crystallize his determination to
go into the field, and focused his academic
path in that direction. In addition, spending
time with his Big helped Russell feel more
comfortable around adults and being in a
professional setting.
From Little to paid intern to
professional-on-the-way
In the spring of their third (junior) year together
in the Workplace Mentoring Program at PwC,
Big Russ heard about BBBS of NYC’s facilitated
internships for high school students. He pointed
out to the program manager that his Little
had never missed a session, and helped Little
Russell practice for his interview. Russell was
excited when he was awarded the paid summer
internship, and subsequently went on to intern at
PwC for three additional summers, as well as
at Weil Gotshal & Manges for three summers.
“If it hadn’t been for BBBS and my Big Russ,
I never would have been employed by PwC or
have the opportunities I have had,” reflects Little
Russell, who is now entering his final year of
college, after which he will take a one-year MBA
program to obtain his CPA certification. He hopes
to be employed by PwC after completing his CPA.
Spreading the word
Although Big Russ is no longer at PwC, the two
remain in touch. “I will always be connected to
Russ because he is such a positive, supportive
person in my life. He energizes me and gives
me a boost of confidence when I need it,”
Little Russell admits. Big Russ feels the same
way. He has used his experience working
with Little Russell to mentor another Little in
the Workplace Mentoring Program. He now
inspires and educates other volunteers and
speaks frequently at BBBS of NYC volunteer
recruitment and training sessions. “I feel like
I’m helping potential Bigs be ready and prepared
for the joys and responsibilities of being a Big,”
he explains. “I have so much pride about my role
as a Big, and I am so proud of Russell. Words
cannot describe it.”
Finding his own calling
Big Russell has now embarked on a new career
path, partially due to his experience as a Big.
He is training to become a Life Coach, helping
people to live the best lives they can — including
a specialty in working with teenagers. He
presented at a recent BBBS of NYC Center
for Training “Youth Worker Empowerment
Conference,” which will help social workers
who work with youth take charge of themselves
so that they can better serve their young clients
and their families.
Russ, Big
“I have
so much pride
about my role as
a Big, and I am so
proud of my Little
Russell.”
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Scoring a touchdown
Moses and James
“Being a Big Brother has
changed me in every way
possible,” exclaims James, a
video editor and producer who
was matched with Moses, an
11-year-old in the Children of
Promise Mentoring Program.
“I was post grad, with no real
responsibilities. Being a Big
meant a mental commitment
— not just to show up on
time, but to plan an activity,
schedule it with Moses,
call him regularly… it was
life changing.”
When James and Moses
were matched in June of 2011,
their outgoing personalities
enabled them to hit it off
quickly. They tried a new
activity during each of their
outings, from theme parks
to movies to indoor gyms,
enjoying each other’s company
and a chance to play. Over time, the relationship
grew from fun and friendly to a more meaningful
connection that allowed Moses to become
comfortable sharing his emotions and taking
advice. His school performance improved,
along with his self-confidence and ability to
relate to new people, according to his mother,
Maria. “James has done so much for us just by
being around and making Moses laugh. He got
to be a kid again through the program.”
Turning a passion for BBBS into
a passion for fundraising
Both James and Maria take the opportunity to
recommend BBBS of NYC because they feel
the program has benefited Moses as well as
themselves. This year James trained for a halfmarathon
to raise money for the organization.
Despite spraining his ankle during training and
getting sick just a week before the event, he
persevered because he knew how important it
was for Moses, the organization and himself.
“I never had the drive before,” he admits.
Although he had never fundraised in his life,
his desire to help BBBS of NYC motivated him
to reach out to people and spread the word.
The positive feedback he received from friends,
colleagues and even strangers was incredible,
and he raised several thousand dollars for his
participation in the race.
Moving an audience
and a football star
James and Moses were featured speakers at
the 2012 Sidewalks of New York event, sharing
their story about how their match has been
such a positive influence on both of their lives.
The audience was captivated.
Also moved by their speech was NY Jets
Cornerback Darrelle Revis, to whom the two
presented the BBBS of NYC Sports Award.
Revis commended James and the other Bigs
who take time out of their own busy lives to
put time into
somebody else’s
life and “do the
right thing.”
Revis told the
crowd that he
also grew up with
a single mother
in a tough town
and as the oldest
child, needed to
be a role model
to his own younger siblings. He learned that
you “always have to set an example because
you never know who is watching. Having
siblings look up to me made me grow up a little
faster. It made me look at the things I was doing
in my life and try to change, so that I could be
the right person for them and also for myself.”
After the event, Revis tweeted out to his more
than 300,000 followers, “Just left the Big
Brothers Big Sisters event. I had a great time
hangin’ out with ‘lil’ brother Moses.”
Maria, mother
“James
has done
so much for us just
by being around
and making Moses
laugh. He got to
be a kid
again…”
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Enhancing academic potential for Littles
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Education Initiative
The BBBS of NYC Education
Initiative provides a wide range
of academic support services to
nearly 150 youth in the various
programs. To help college-bound
high school students, the Education
Initiative partnered with Harvard
Square Tutors, an elite private
tutoring company, to offer Littles
the opportunity to enroll in a
complimentary seven-week intensive SAT Prep
course taught at BBBS of NYC headquarters in
Manhattan during the fall semester. High school
juniors and seniors enrolled in the various
BBBS of NYC programs immediately filled all
20 available spots (valued at $3,225 per student).
Due to the heavy interest, another SAT intensive
prep class will be offered in early 2013.
Making college readiness
a reality
“We feel very fortunate to be able to take this
prep class because we know so many other
kids who do not have the opportunity but could
really use the help,” commented twins Kenya
and Jessenia, both of whom are taking the free
course. Their mother, Denise, also expressed
appreciation for the class, explaining, “I was
relieved to hear about the free prep courses
offered by BBBS of NYC. With a limited budget
and twin girls looking forward to going to
college, the prep will help them to excel on the
SAT and potentially secure acceptance to the
colleges of their choice.”
Harvard Square Tutors has also committed
to provide additional programming in the
area of college readiness, hosting different
workshops throughout the year focused on
choosing the right college, financial aid and
scholarships, and transitioning from high
school to college. All will be available free of
charge to Littles in the program.
“Not everyone can afford a tutor, and we think
it’s important to make our materials and teachers
available to as many students as possible. We’re
so happy about the partnership with BBBS
of NYC, and we’re really looking forward to
working with more of their Littles,” adds Sheila
Akbar, manager, Harvard Square Tutors.
More prep for more students
The Education Initiative doesn’t stop there.
Students in the BBBS of NYC Workplace
Mentoring Program are able to use an online
SAT Prep program thanks to Graph It Forward
Today, a not-for-profit organization committed
to creating equal education opportunities for
high school students nationwide. Their mission
is to provide the necessary educational tools to
deserving high school students limited not by
ability, but by financial means.
“Graph It Forward Today is thrilled to have
partnered with BBBS of NYC to add another layer
of support to many high school juniors who lack
the means to access essential academic tools. By
providing graphing calculators and scholarships
to the Wilson Daily Prep SAT/ACT prep program to
all BBBS of NYC juniors who demonstrate strong
commitment and motivation to the program, we
are making college admissions more equitable,”
comments Nina Auerbach, Executive Director,
Graph It Forward Today.
Scholarships for
academic performance
This year more than 20 Littles applied for each of
the program’s annual in-house scholarships: the
Lindsay Morehouse Memorial Scholarship and the
Going the Extra Mile Scholarship. Eight recipients
received a total of $11,000 in college scholarships.
The students
were awarded
their scholarships
at the Education
Initiative’s second
annual Academic
Recognition Event
in June. Lindsay
Morehouse’s family
and Lari Stanton of Going the Extra Mile, the
two scholarship funders, were in attendance and
had the chance to meet the award recipients.
The event also honored 32 Littles who had
achieved strong academic performance and
improvement throughout the school year. Littles
were nominated by their social
workers and were honored
at the ceremony with their
families, their Bigs and
friends in attendance.
Denise, mother
“With
twin girls
looking forward to
college, the SAT Prep
will help to potentially
secure acceptance
to the college
of their
choice.”

Expanding BBBS of NYC’s
citywide reach
The Center for Training
The BBBS of NYC Center for Training and
Professional Development (The Center) helps
other organizations develop, implement, expand
or improve their mentoring programs though a
Mentoring Supervisor Certificate (MSC) Program
in conjunction with Fordham University’s Graduate
School of Social Service. By sharing BBBS of
NYC’s extensive knowledge, experience and best
practices with other youth service organizations
across the city, they are able to impact a greater
number of youth and mentors.
Taking advantage of the many services
available through The Center is Herald Youth,
the youth outreach department of Chinese
Christain Herald Crusades, a non-profit based
in Chinatown that serves adolescents at a time
when many youth are searching for meaning,
direction and self-identity. For newly immigrated
youth, these developmental issues are intensified
due to being uprooted as well as dealing with a
foreign language and culture. To meet the needs
of this population, Herald Youth offers several
programs including a one-to-one “Bridge in the
Gap” mentoring program for at-risk high school
youth; an English Study Buddies program to
help immigrant youth with English skills; and a
weekend “Walk With U” mentoring program for
children ages 6-12 with special needs.
Putting principles into practice
Five staff members from Herald Youth have
participated in the MSC Program, which has
enhanced their own mentoring programs
within the organization. In addition, all
five staff members regularly attend The
Manni, Supervisor, Teen “Bridge in the Gap”
For more information on the Center for Training
please contact Kiana Walbrook at kwalbrook@bigsnyc.org
Center’s workshops. “These workshops
offer new, innovative ideas we can apply
to our program, especially for training our
mentors. They are so helpful because they
give us new ways to make mentoring exciting
for our volunteers, which, in turn, help them
become better mentors,” comments Manni Lee,
who supervises the Teen “Bridge in the Gap”
program, adding “The fact that we’ve received
a certificate in mentoring supervision by BBBS
of NYC and Fordham University makes us more
credible and trustworthy in the eyes of the
families we serve.”
“I always feel informed, supported, energized,
and inspired after attending the workshops led
by their enthusiastic trainers. I appreciate the
technical assistance and the abundance
of resources that BBBS of NYC offers us,”
explains Carmen Chau, who runs Herald
Youth’s English Study Buddies program.
Similarly, Phoebe Ho, who supervises the
organization’s mentoring program for youth
with special needs adds, “Through the
training from The Center, I’ve been able to
build networks with other organizations in
order to expand my resources.”
Teamwork building
In addition to the program ideas that the Herald
Youth staff learns at the workshops they attend,
the staff also admits that the workshops
helps them work together as a team. “It helps us
as co-workers to improve our communication
and learn how to work together,” notes Manni,
adding “we love it.”
The JPMorgan Chase
Fellowship Program
To help underwrite the cost of the MSC Program,
the JPMorgan Chase Fellowship Program offers
partial scholarships to fund professionals who
apply to the MSC Program.
“The
workshops
offer new,
innovative ideas …
and give us new ways
to make mentoring
exciting for our
volunteers.”
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Forging New Relationships:
Reaching Out, Spreading the Word, Raising Funds
AFFINITY GROUPS
Mentoring Renaissance theme, where they celebrated the
power of mentoring through local artists, spoken word, and
video confessionals on the power of mentoring. Bigs United
was able to recruit 53 potential mentors that evening.
Latino Bigs:
Latino Bigs saw membership grow to 275, enabling a greater
impact on the number of Latino volunteers and youth in the
program. Latino Bigs focused on partnership development
at the corporate level and created new partnerships with the
Latino Affinity Networks at Ogilvy, Avon, Cablevision, and
Macy’s, while strengthening relationships with Tri Latino,
Phi Iota Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, and the United Latino
Professionals. All of these groups joined together at an event,
forming teams for this year’s Latino Bigs “Step Up to the Plate”
Softball Tournament.
Bigs United:
Bigs United grew it’s membership to 414 this year. Bigs United
hosted their annual “Black History Month” event, with a
Asian Mentoring Committee:
The Asian Mentoring Committee grew its membership
to 390 and has continued to expand their impact to help
more Asian immigrant communities around the city.
BBBS of NYC secured funding for a second year from
the Korean American Community Foundation to expand
its outreach and increase awareness of mentoring in the
Korean community. The group also focused attention on
fostering stronger bonds between matches and families,
hosting a Lunar New Year Luncheon at the Museum of
Chinese in America for all New American Bigs, Littles,
and family members, a scavenger hunt at NYU and a
summer BBQ for matches, ensuring the ripple effect
of mentoring would be felt.
ALUMNI NETWORK
Made up of Bigs who are no longer matched, the Alumni
Network continued to give back to the organization through
its Speaker’s Bureau. This group of former volunteers shares
their stories, experiences, and advice to new mentors as they
go through the initial orientation and training sessions prior to
becoming matched. Alumni Bigs also have the opportunity to
mentor our new mentors.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE
The Young Professionals Committee (YPC) continues to grow
in both its fundraising and volunteering capacity. This year, the
second annual “BIG Night of Laughs” sold out and raised over
$11,000. Their “Race for the Kids” team raised over $18,000,
supported the Gridiron Games with over 50 volunteers, and
planned many YPC fundraising and recruitment activities
throughout the year. The YPC’s signature annual event, BIG
Night Out, a casino themed black-tie fundraiser at Cipriani
Wall Street in March, raised over $200,000.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Bronx Volunteer Coalition:
BBBS of NYC took the lead in launching a Coalition in
January 2012 to help expand volunteerism in the Bronx.
The Coalition, made up of a diverse group of 17 volunteer
organizations including Jumpstart, the Bronx Museum, Lift
– The Bronx, and South Bronx United, seeks to increase the
number of volunteers available. In leading the coalition, BBBS
of NYC is working to shrink the gap between Littles and Bigs
from the Bronx, where currently 35% of the children served
reside but only 6% of Bigs live.
Barbershop Initiative:
In January of 2012 BBBS of NYC launched partnerships with
13 barbershops in the Bronx to help recruit more men as
mentors. The owners of the barbershops had current Big
Brothers come to their shops to hand out flyers and speak
about their experiences. They also provided information
to keep on hand about becoming a mentor to insert into
conversations about the ability to impact the surrounding
community through mentoring.
Clear Channel:
Clear Channel partnered with BBBS of NYC and donated
$1 Million in cause-related marketing to increase the
number of men volunteering as mentors. Four radio
Public Service Announcements (PSA) were co-created
with spots running in heavy rotation across all five NYC
Clear Channel radio properties. The PSA’s were originally
scheduled to run for three months but were extended for
a fourth month due to the success of the initiative. BBBS
of NYC received 46% more male applications and oriented
22% more male volunteers this year compared to the same
time frame last year.
Tostitos:
In partnership
with BBBS of NYC,
Tostitos held their
“Fiesta in the Square”
in December where
thousands of eager
football fans gathered
in Times Square to
kick 181 successful
field goals, setting
the Guinness World
Record for most
people to make an
American football
field goal in six hours. Over 200 BBBS of NYC matches
participated, helping to set the record. As a result Tostitos
donated $60,000 to the organization, and featured our matches
in a national PSA, which debuted at the Fiesta Bowl.
TOPYX:
TOPYX, an award-winning software company, partnered with
BBBS of NYC to provide an online Learning Management
System for volunteers. This software provides many more
volunteers with access to additional training, which improves
their experience and results in stronger match relationships.
As a part of the partnership, TOPYX trained BBBS internal
staff on how to use and implement the software and continues
to offer ongoing support and feedback to ensure this vital
training tool continues to improve.
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The impact of our programs
The BBBS of NYC programs were created to respond to the long-term needs of our
Littles and to make a difference not only in the lives of our youngsters, but also to
the life of our city.
“I became a Big because I work
in law enforcement, and I see
first-hand with many youth that
99% of the time something went
wrong somewhere in their lives.
They deserve someone to step
in and make a big difference
in their lives to have a second
chance and secure a better
tomorrow.”
—Victoria, Big Sister
“BBBS of NYC’s Queens Mentoring
Program that we host is a welcome
resource that we are able to offer
the families we work with in our
program. The collaborative efforts
between us improve the services
to the families we serve.”
—Elizabeth, The Child Center of
NY Jamaica Clinic
“Credit Suisse has proudly partnered with the
Workplace Mentoring Program for over 10 years.
Our financial support is driven by our employees’
desire to contribute their skills to students
motivated to improve their circumstances. In
combining our employees’ time and talents with
our multi-year grant support we make a greater
impact on the community and demonstrate our
deep commitment to organizations that can benefit
from the passion of our employees.”
—Eric Eckholdt, Executive Director,
Credit Suisse Americas Foundation
“At first Ruben was worried
about letting a man into his
life who would disappear like
everybody else did. But Jason
has changed his life a lot and
helped him to try to make the
right choices.”
—Jocelyn, aunt and guardian
Traditional
Mentoring Program
The foundation of our
organization for a century,
this program matches youth
between the ages of 7 and 18,
with a one-to-one, caring adult
role model 21 years or older.
Each match relationship is
supported by a social worker.
Borough
Mentoring Program
The Bronx, Queens and
Brooklyn Borough Mentoring
Programs, follow the same
guidelines as the Traditional
Mentoring Program, with
the goal of bringing more
caring adults into the lives
of youth living within these
communities.
Workplace
Mentoring Program
This program introduces
students to the world of
business through a one-to-one
relationship with employees
of participating companies
on-site. Every other week,
students from area schools are
brought to companies in the
city where they meet with a Big
throughout the school year.
Juvenile Justice
Mentoring Program
The program’s goal is to
reduce delinquency and
prevent re-arrest, combining
intense case management
services and one-to-one
mentoring to help troubled
youth before they commit
more serious crimes.
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“First I would like to say that
what you provide is a wonderful
thing. I can’t help but wonder
what my life might have turned
out to be like had I been involved
in your program when I was a
teen. I have been incarcerated
since the age of 17 and I am now
30 years old.”
—George, incarcerated parent
of a Little
“My Big encouraged me to finish
high school and now I’m looking at
nursing programs so I can support
myself and my son with a good job
some day. She has been my friend
and cheerleader, and I couldn’t have
done it without her.”
—Casilda, Little Sister
“It is amazing to see how far some of our
Building Futures children have come; so
many have started the program as withdrawn,
shy, intimidated, and insecure due to their
experiences in foster care. Once matched
with a Big Brother or Big Sister, we have
observed a sense of belonging, confidence,
maturity, and stability among themselves
and their interactions with others.”
—Sarah and Jenn,
BBBS of NYC Social Workers
“Our foundation is proud to support the
New American program because it has
made an impact on our Chinese American
community, particularly for new immigrant
Chinese youth. The program helps them
navigate the challenges of assimilation
and the stress placed upon youth whose
parents were raised with different
cultural traditions.
—Yvonne Liu, The Liu Foundation
“My Little is so much happier, less
lonely and not as self-conscious
about her illness. Our bond has also
transformed their entire family and
has made their circumstances less
overwhelming. Having someone
focus exclusively on her has allowed
my Little to blossom into the
incredible kid she truly is.”
—Flannery, Big Sister
Children
of Promise
Mentoring
Program
This preventative
program provides
services for children
between the ages
of 5 and 18 who
have an incarcerated
parent or other family
member residing in
the household at the
time of arrest. They are
referred by community
agencies that work with
families where a parent
has been sentenced.
New American
Partnership
This program helps
immigrant youth
overcome obstacles
they may face adjusting
to a new culture,
language and customs.
Youngsters are matched
with an adult mentor,
some from similar
ethnic backgrounds.
Young Mothers
Mentoring
Program
Female mentors serve
as sources of support
and friendship for
pregnant and parenting
teenage girls citywide.
Social workers also
provide referrals to
critical parenting-related
services to address a
wide range of issues
including financial,
nutritional, childcare,
health care and
educational.
Incredible Kids
Mentoring
Program
Youth with disabilities
and chronic illnesses
are matched with adult
role models who receive
specialized training to
support their Littles. The
social worker provides
vital support services
and referrals to parents
and siblings, to provide
the tools necessary to
overcome the effects of
social and educational
exclusion.
Building Futures
Mentoring
Program
Provides services to
a wide-range of youth
who are currently in
foster care, as well as
those transitioning out
of the system. With
the support of adult
mentors who provide
a consistent positive
presence in their lives,
the program helps to
ensure a secure future
for the Littles.
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Fundraising and Events
The impact of our special events touches everyone in the organization and beyond. In addition
to networking and socializing, these events provide opportunities for our supporters to hear
first-hand about the difference BBBS of NYC is making in the lives of our Littles and Bigs, their
families, the schools they attend, and within their local communities.
Tournament of
Champions Pong
The annual ToC Pong event
takes place at Grand Central
Station’s Vanderbilt Hall. It
hosts 32 teams from within the
financial community, featuring a
double-elimination tournament
play and a cocktail reception
following the ToC Pong match
finals. Spectators watch the
action from outside of the
all-glass court.
Photo: Teams competing in
Grand Central Terminal
Big Night Out
Our Young Professionals
Committee’s annual black
tie fundraiser includes
dancing, casino games,
poker tournament, and a
silent auction. Big Night Out
is held at Cipriani and attracts
over 900 successful young
professionals.
Photo: YPC Executive Committee
Members Karla Esleeck, Ashley
Williams, Trustee James Rapp
and Kaitlin Erdmann at Cipriani
Wall Street
Sidewalks of NY
Annual Awards Dinner
BBBS of NYC’s signature
gala is held in April at the
Waldorf=Astoria. This
wonderful gala is made
unique by our matches who
share their compelling stories
and present the awards. The
event’s honorees include
accomplished, high profile
individuals from the media,
corporate and sports worlds.
Photo: Trustee Roger S. Goodell,
honoree Darrell Revis with
presenting matches Moses &
James, Maya & Valerie at the
Waldorf=Astoria
Accountants &
Bankers Reception
This annual event, held at the
Harmonie Club, honors one
accountant and one banker
with outstanding professional
reputations who serve the
community with distinction.
Executives from various
industries, including fashion,
law, and finance, attend to
network as well as support
and thank the leaders in the
accounting and banking world.
Photo: Presenting match Jahmai &
Pramod with attendees at the
Harmonie Club
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As a donor-supported volunteer organization, we depend on our individual, corporate and
foundation funders, and our event attendees, to help us make an impact in the lives of New York
City’s children. BBBS of NYC raised $8.5 million this year to help support our critical work in all
five boroughs.
2013 Events
Calendar
Tournament of
Champions Pong
Thursday, January 24
Young Professionals
Committee BIG Night Out
Saturday, February 23
Sidewalks of New York
Monday, April 22
Accountants &
Bankers Reception
Wednesday, May 15
Invitational Golf
Tournament
Tuesday, June 4
Casino Jazz Night
Wednesday, June 12
BBBS of NYC
RBC Race for the Kids
September
Gridiron Games
November
For information on special
events and sponsorship
opportunities, please
contact Melissa Stevens
at 212-686-2042.
Invitational
Golf Outing
Members of the domestic
and international hedge fund
community attend this annual
event that features a round
of golf at an exclusive club
followed by a cocktail reception,
dinner and live auction. Auction
items include premium tickets
to sporting events and luxury
vacation packages.
Photo: Event attendees on the
course at Quaker Ridge Golf Club
in Scarsdale, NY
Casino Jazz Night
Real Estate Dinner
Honoring select members of
New York City’s real estate
industry for their philanthropic
contributions, this popular
summer event is attended by
the “movers and shakers” in
the commercial real estate and
finance industries. Guests are
treated to the classic drinks and
dishes of the world-renowned
Cipriani 42nd Street, while
enjoying casino games.
Photo: Performer Lauren Alaina
onstage at Cipriani 42 nd Street
RBC Race for the Kids
— Part of Nickelodeon’s
Worldwide Day of Play
Our annual Race for the Kids
Run/Walk—held in Riverside
Park on Manhattan’s Upper
West Side—has raised over
$5 million since its inception.
At the Race and picnic that
follows, the matches are joined
by other familiies and caring
New Yorkers for a fun-filled day
that celebrates the power of
mentoring.
Photo: Racers at the start line in
Riverside Park
Gridiron Games
Held in MetLife Stadium at the
Meadowlands in November each
year, this exciting day has two
parts. In the morning, children in
our programs and their mentors
play football on the stadium
field, meet NFL players, and
tour the locker rooms. In the
afternoon, teams of top NYC
law firms compete in a friendly
touch football tournament.
Photo: Littles compete on the field
at MetLife Stadium
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The generous support of our donors
Individual
DONORS
Visionary Leaders
& Event Chairs
$30,000+
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makes our programs & services possible
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Ms. Lisa Hundemer
Mr. Mark Jicka
Richard L. & Lynn R. Kay
Mr. Paul Kazarian
Mr. Hans W. Kertess
Ms. Elizabeth A. Klemmer
Tim & Jane Klemmer
Katherine Klemmer Terry
Mr. Orlando Knauss
Lorraine & Kenneth J. Knuckles
Andrew & Julie Kramer
Ms. Alexandra Lebenthal
Matthew & Sabrina LeBlanc
Mr. Gerald Leo
Mr. Andrew Levin
Mr. Daniel Lewis
Mr. John S. Li
Mr. Steve Lindsey
Ms. Jhoanna Lopera
Lucy Lopez
Mr. Howard M. Lorber
Mr. Darren Lowe
Ms. Francesca Lupo
Mr. Francis C. Marino
Mr. & Mrs. Norman S.
Matthews
Mrs. Leni May
Mr. Michael Meyer
Mr. John Micera
Mr. Henry Michaels
Gertrude M. Michelson
Mr. Casey Miles
Ms. Shelly Mitchell
Mr. Andrew Moore
Mr. Salvatore Morale
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph K.
Morford, III
Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Lester S. Morse, Jr.
Mr. Christopher C. Neidow
Mr. Michael D. North
Ms. Audrey Novoa
Mr. Mark Odendahl
George D. & Abby M. O’Neill
Mr. Loren Mark Osher
Mr. & Mrs. William Overman
Ketan Patel
Ari Paul
Mr. Brian Pavlock
Brook S. & Amy S. Payner
Mr. John Perkins
Ms. Tricia Peyser
Janet & Bob Postma
Mr. Jeff Pravato
Mr. Nick Priola
Dr. & Mrs. Irwin E. Redlener
Mr. John Rhinelander
Kevin Richards
Mr. Mordechai Rubin
Mr. Mitchell Rudin
Mr. Matthew J. Runkle &
Mrs. Rebecca Koepnick
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Russo
Ms. Kara Ryan
Barbara & John Samuelson
Mr. Andrew Sanford
Mr. James Sapiro
Mr. David A. Schwimmer
Mr. Steven Seif
Mr. Robert Sluymer
Ms. Julie Smith
Mr. Andrew Solomon
Sheva Solomon
Mr. Bob Spangler
Mr. Paul Sperber
Mr. Vito Sperduto
Mr. Michael J. Stein
Ms. Clara H. Steinlage
Mr. & Mrs. Mayo S. Stuntz, Jr.
Ms. Fadya Speero
Tannous Lurie
Mr. Eric Tavel
Mr. Bob Teitelbaum &
Ms. Andrea Watt
Haresh Tharani
Mr. Roderick Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Carl
Hans Tiedemann
Beverly Benz &
Antoine G. Treuille
Mr. Mark Tricolli
Mr. Castel Valere-Couturier
Ms. Angela E. Vallot
Mr. Reginald Van Lee
Mr. Anil Vazirani
Ms. Kaitlyn M. Viater
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony M. Victor
Mr. John Villani
Mr. John Vincent
Mr. Jon Voigtman
Beatrice Busch &
Adalbert von Gontard, III
Mr. Ken Waitz
Mr. Daniel Waldman
Mr. Jeffrey J. Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Warner
John S. & Amy Weinberg, Jr.
Mr. Gerald Wiant
Mr. Eric Wise
Mr. Jim Wolfe
Mr. Steven Wolosky
Mr. Salvatore J. Zizza
Match Makers
$500-$999
Chris Adams
Anonymous
Mr. David A. Attanasio
Aparna Balaraman
Mr. Tony Battah
Mr. Michael Bego
Mr. George Bellini
Alan J. Benet &
Laurel Grimacoff
Liz & Rod Berens
Mr. Mark Berg
Mr. Stewart Berger
Mr. Marc Berman
Mr. Robert Birch
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Blatt
Mr. Kevin Blauch
Mr. & Mrs. George R. Botz
Brendan Bowen
Mr. Mark Bronson
Mr. Dean Brown
Mr. James K. Brown
Ms. Clyde L. Butler
Mr. Jonathan Byrne
Mr. Dominic Capolongo
Ms. Nadalyn Caprice
Elizabeth & David Carpenter
Mr. Grant Carwile
Ms. Marissa Cassidy
Ms. Randee Cerota
Mr. Richard Chase
Mr. Andrew Chen
Mr. Robert Christian
Mr. John Claghorn III
Ms. Donna Coallier
Ms. Elizabeth Sarnoff Cohen
Mr. Harry D. Cohen
Mr. Lawrence Cohen
Ms. Stephanie Colaric
Mr. Robert Colon
Mr. James Covell
Mr. Michael Coyne
Mrs. Norma T. Dana
Hill Danforth
Mr. Peter Davidson
Mr. Michael Davis
Mr. William James Dean
Mr. Michael DeFazio
Mr. Gerald Deicke
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Delayo
Mr. William DePasquale
Jordan Dickstein
Mr. James S. Dineen
Mr. Dieter Dorp
Mr. Michael Drummey
Ms. Nancy Dunlap
Mr. Paul Durnan
Mr. Mark Dwelle
Mr. Geoffrey Egginton
Ms. Heather A. Ehrenkranz
Mrs. Natalie Eigen
Mr. Robert Eisbruck
Adam Eliasoff
Mr. Jason Engelberg
Mr. Richard Esleeck
Mr. Richard Farley
Mr. Richard Farrell
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Feuerstein
Mr. Matthew Finnigan
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Fischer
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Fish
Mr. Michael Fisher
Ms. Judith Fishlow MInter
Mr. & Mrs. Blair J. Fleming
Ms. Donna Fontana
Mr. Kevin Foster
Mr. Todd S. Fox
Dr. Sarise Freiman Breidbart
Mr. Paul Funari
Mr. Peter Gallagher
Ms. Elizabeth Galligan
Leslie J. & Johanna Garfield
Mr. Jonathan Gaw
Mr. Anthony George Gero
James & MaryAnne Gilmartin
Mr. Michael Goldberg
Ms. Rebecca Sheryl Gordon
Mr. Steven Gracyalny
Mr. Peter Bakewell Griffin
J.M. Guinee
Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Gursky
Mr. Andrew Haber
Mr. & Mrs. James Haller
Devin Haran
Mr. Franklin Blair Hartley
Mr. Jack Hendler
Michael J. & Devi Heyer
Mr. Robert Higgins
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hillman
Mr. Roger Holmes
Mr. Jay Huang
Mr. Lawrence Hui
Norman & Iris Jacobsen
Mr. Alan Jaffe
Ms. Sarah Janover
Mr. Jason Jordan
Mr. Thomas Kanes
Victoria N. Kataoka &
James E.K. Brown
Mr. Andrew Kayserian
Mr. Scott Kerester
Mr. Todd Kingsbury
Mr. Jay Kline
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kogan
Mr. Brian Krisberg
Ms. Elizabeth Kuit
Mr. John Kuntz
Mr. Gerard Laffan
Mussadiq Lakhani
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Lane
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Laraia
Mr. Marc Layne
Mr. David Lee
Albert & Ruth Lefkowitz
Mr. K. Adam Leight
Yi Yang Leng
Mr. David T. Levine
Mr. Anthony A. Lewis
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Mr. Clinton Lively
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Lobel
Ms. Jennifer Lucier
Ms. Jane Luger
Allan B. & Karen G. Luks
Ms. Patricia Lurie
Mr. Javier Macaya
Mr. Andrew Maier
Mr. Peter Markson
Ms. Janine Marsini
Mr. Michael McCarthy
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McCartney
Ms. Krista McGruder
Mr. David McIlroy
Ms. Kathryn McMorrow
Thomas Mellina
Ms. Shawna Menifee
Mr. Nathan Meyer
Mr. Scott Miller
Ms. Carol Mitchell
Mr. Padraig Murphy
Mr. Dang Nguyen
Mr. John O’Connell
Mr. George Oliver
Mr. Richard O’Renga
Mr. Peter Busch Orthwein
Hollie Pantano
Ms. Kimberly Paolercio
Ms. Madonna Park
Mr. John Patton
Mr. Roger Pellegrini
Mr. Fernando Pena
Mr. Charles J. Persico
Mr. Joseph Peters
Mr. Sean Peters
Mr. Ken Petschauer
Mr. Howard Plotkin
Mr. David Pollak
Mr. Kevin L. Portuondo
Mr. Richard Quad
Mr. Kim Redding
Mr. Bruce Redpath
Mr. Jeffrey Resnick
Ms. Beth A. Ripston
Mr. Charles Rose
Mr. Beau Russo
Mr. & Mrs. Denis J. Salamone
Mr. Matthew Sandschafer
Mr. Darren Schenkler
Mr. Frank Schettino
Mr. Stevyn Schutzman
Mr. Michael F. Sfregola
Mr. Jesse Sharf
Manav Sharma
Ms. Sherry Shieh
Mr. Charles Short
Mr. Joram Siegel
Mr. Michael Siegel
Jules & Nancy Silbert
Mr. Alfonse Simone
Mr. John C. Simons
Mr. & Mrs. Skouras
Mr. Spyros S. Skouras
Ms. Shannon Snead
Mr. Keith Solomon
Ms. Sarajane Sparks
Mr. John Spatz
Robert J. &
Bonnie M. Stapleton
Mr. Alan Stern
Mr. Nicholas Stevenson
Ms. Annmarie Stewart Kyne
Mr. Alexander Stimson
Mr. David S. Stolzar
Mr. Robert Strassberg
Mr. Dan Su
Mr. Tom Sullivan
Ms. Susan Tatum
Mr. Philip Taylor
Gil A. Tenzer & Orit Mardkha
Mr. Russell Terry
Mr. Richard Thaler
Mr. Thomas Tomeo
Mr. Brian Tong
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph V. Topper, Jr.
Mr. Ronald J. Tramazzo
Bholi K. Trehan
Ms. Iris Tsung
Mr. Kevin Varian
Druce Vertes
Mr. Hollis von Summer
Mr. Brian Ward
Mr. Thomas Washing
Ms. Lynne M. Wheat
Mr. Kevin Wilson
Ms. Melanie Wilson
Ms. Tina Woo
Mr. Billy Zhao
Mr. Todd Zuzulo
INSTITUTIONAL
DONORS
Chairman’s Circle
$100,000+
BNY Mellon
Barclays Capital (New York)
Brookfield Real Estate
Financial Partners
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities
The Clark Foundation
Credit Suisse
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
The Liu Foundation
Royal Bank of Canada
William E. Simon Foundation
Viacom, Inc.
MTV Networks
Nickelodeon Networks
Charles R. and Winifred R.
Weber Foundation
Champions
$50,000-$99,999
ACE Group
American Express
Anonymous
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of America
Bloomberg
CBS Television Network
Equity Office Properties Trust
Marsh & McLennan, Inc
Verizon Foundation
Leaders
$20,000-$49,999
Louis and Anne Abrons
Foundation, Inc.
AFE Consulting
American Eagle Outfitters
Foundation
Ariel Investments, LLC
Himan Brown Charitable Trust
Bryan Cave LLP
Cadwalader, Wickersham &
Taft LLP
CB Richard Ellis
The Child Welfare Fund
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deutsche Bank
DeVries Public Relations
DreamWorks SKG
Eastern Advisors Capital
Group, LLC
Emmet, Marvin & Martin, LLP
ESPN
Fidelity National Title
Insurance Company
Fried, Frank, Harris,
Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Charles A. Frueauff Foundation
Goldman Sachs & Co.
The Horace W. Goldsmith
Foundation
Hagedorn Fund
Haynes & Boone LLP
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
Jefferies & Co., Inc.
Jones Lang Lasalle
Americas Inc.
Korean American
Community Foundation
KPMG LLP
Kramer, Levin, Naftalis &
Frankel LLP
Legg Mason & Co., LLC
Lucasfilm Ltd.
MBIA Foundation
mcgarrybowen
The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center
MetLife Foundation
Morgan Keegan &
Company, Inc.
Morgan Stanley
National Football League
New York Life Foundation
New Yorkers For Children
Pfizer Inc.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw
Pittman LLP
Proskauer Rose LLP
PwC
RR Donnelley Financial Services
Scotia Capital
The Skirball Foundation
SL Green Management LLC
Sony Corporation of America
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
TD Bank
The Cupid Foundation Inc.
Turner Construction
Tyco International
Vornado Realty Trust
The Wallace Foundation
Ziff Brothers Investments, LLC
Pillars
$10,000-$19,999
ABM Janitorial Services
Alliance Building Services
Appel Family Foundation
Aquline Holdings LLC
Archetype Consultants
ASM Mechanical Systems
Atlantic Yards
Development Co, LLC
Avon Foundation
The Barker Welfare Foundation
BGC USA LP
Blank Rome LLP
Edith C. Blum Foundation, Inc.
The Boston Consulting
Group, Inc.
Buck Consultants
C. Kushner Companies
Foundation
CA Technologies
The Capital Group Companies
Cassidy Turley New York, Inc.
Cassin & Cassin LLP
Cerberus Capital
Management, L.P.
Citi
Comcast Corporation
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
The David Geffen Foundation
Davis & Gilbert LLP
Duval & Stachenfeld, LLP
Eastdil Secured, LLC
Ernst & Young, LLP
Estee Lauder Companies
Farley Capital
First American Title
Insurance Co. of New York
Fox Sports
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Gensler
The Glickenhaus Foundation
G-Trade Services Ltd.
The Guardian Life Insurance
Company of America
Guggenheim Capital, LLC
Harvard Maintenance Inc.
The Hearst Foundations
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hogan Lovells
Hospital For Special Surgery
The Hyde and Watson
Foundation
IBM Employee Services Center
ING Foundation
The Jana Foundation
JDP Mechanical Inc.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Kimelman & Baird, LLC
Korn Ferry International
Latham & Watkins LLP
Lazard Freres & Co.
Lincoln Land Services LLC
Loeb & Loeb LLP
Mackenzie Partners, Inc.
Macquarie Holdings (USA) Inc.
The Malkin Fund, Inc.
The Marino Organization, Inc.
McKinsey & Company
Metropolitan National Bank
Milberg Factors, Inc.
Milo Kleinberg Design
Associates, Inc.
The Milton and Tamar Maltz
Family Foundation
Mizuho Securities USA Inc.
Morgan, Lewis, Bockius LLP
The Morrison & Foerster
Foundation
Mulligan Security Corp.
National Basketball Association
The New York Jets
Foundation, Inc.
New York Stock Exchange, Inc
New York Yankees Foundation
News Corporation
Nomura Securities
International, Inc.
Office of the Commissioner
of Baseball
Pepsi Cola Company
PLM Foundation
The Port Authority of NY & NJ
Providence Equity Partners LLC
Prudential Insurance Company
Razorfish
Reed Smith LLP
RFR Holding LLC
Richards Barry Joyce & Partners
Rocawear
Rockefeller & Co., Inc.
Rockwood Capital, LLC
Rubenstein Associates, Inc.
Helena Rubinstein Foundation
May and Samuel Rudin
Family Foundation
Russell Reynolds Associates
Sarah I. Schieffelin
Residuary Trust
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
SG Americas Securities, LLC
Shawmut Design
and Construction
Skadden, Arps, Slate,
Meagher & Flom LLP
Spector Group
Spin Design
Stawski Partners
Structure Tone, Inc.
SunGard Data Systems Inc.
Sybase Inc.
Target Organization
Tiffany & Co.
Time Warner Inc.
Tishman Construction
Corporation
Tri-Star Construction Corp.
UBS
United Way of New York City
Van Wagner, Inc.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc.
The Willams Capital Group, L.P.
Woods Bagot
Partners
$5,000-$9,999
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
Alix Partners
Allran Electric of NY LLC
American Chai Trust
Arbor Realty SR, Inc.
Arenson Office Furnishings
The Theodore H. Barth
Foundation
BDO Seidman, LLP
Bernstein Litowitz Berger &
Grossman LLP
The Billy Garfield
Scholarship Fund
Bingham McCutchen LLP
BNY ConvergEx Group, LLC
The Boston Foundation
Brookside Painting
Century Elevator
Maintenance Corporation
Cosentini Associates, Inc.
Cyruli Shanks Hart &
Zizmor LLP
The Dammann Fund, Inc.
The Donaldson Organization
EA Markets LLC
E-J Electric Installation Co.
Federal Law Enforcement
Foundation, Inc
The Feil Family Foundation
Alfred & Harriet Feinman
Foundation
Flemming Zulack Williamson
Zauderer LLP
Freshfield’s Bruckhaus
Deringer US LLP
GAF Materials Corporation
Gamco Investors, Inc.
Harding Educational and
Charitable Foundation
Holt Construction
IESI Corporation
IDB Bank
Jordache Limited
Charles S. Keene Foundation
Knoll
Lend Lease
Macy’s East
Madison Square Garden
Martha Mertz Foundation, Inc.
Milbank Foundation for
Rehabilitation
The Moinian Group
Ambrose Monell Foundation
Morrison Dilworth & Walls
NBC Universal
P.J. Mechanical Corp.
Par Plumbing Co., Inc.
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
Pershing Square Capital
Management, L.P.
Pfizer Foundation Matching
Gift Program
QP Management NYC, LLC
Radio One, Inc.
Rainbow Media
Roberts & Holland LLP
Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc.
Shearman & Sterling, LLP
Silverstein Properties, Inc.
Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Square Mile Capital
Management II LLC
Ted Moudis Associates
Turner Broadcasting
System, Inc.
Venable Foundation
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Wager Contracting Co., Inc.
Waterman Interests
John L. & Sue Ann Weinberg
Foundation
The Weiser Philanthropic Fund
The Zankel Fund
Mentors
$2,000-$4,999
Abatement Unlimited Inc.
Alfred Dunner Inc.
Michael Andrews Bespoke
Andrews Kurth LLP
Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P.
Anonymous
Artesia Commercial Capital
Bank Leumi USA
Bank of America Foundation
Matching Gifts
The Barnycz Group
BBBS of Greater Los Angeles
Betsy and Alan Cohn
Foundation, Inc.
Blue Smoke 27th Street
BMS, LLC
The Elmer & Mamdouha
Bobst Foundation
Bright Angle
Bulgari Corporation of America
Cafe Concepts
CBIZ, Inc.
Chicago Title Insurance Co.
Chubb & Son, Inc.
CICC US Securities, Inc.
City National Bank
The Corcoran Group
Emigrant Savings Bank
Esther Koven Fdn Inc
Eugene, Hoffman
Management, Inc.
First Winthrop Corporation
S. Forest Company, Inc.
Friedman LLP
G III Apparel Group, Ltd.
Geller & Company LLC.
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
Goldman Copeland
Associates, P.C.
The Gottesman Fund
Hertz, Herson & Co. LLP
Hillmann Consulting, LLC
Indus Capital Partners, LLC
J. Christopher Salon
The Jack & Lois Rose Family
Foundation
Jamestown
Jon S. Corzine Foundation
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &
Company
Kone, Inc.
Lambert Family Foundation
Lee & Associates NYC
Lee Equity Partners, LLC
Joseph and Juanita Leff
Charitable Trust
The Samuel J. LeFrak Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
Limited Brands Foundation
Lion Brand Yarn Foundation
Loffredo Brooks Architects, PC
Loop Capital Markets
T.A. McKay & Company, Inc.
Massey Knakal Realty
Services, Inc.
The McDevitt Company
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
MCJ Foundation
Melva Construction Corp.
Moed de Armas & Shannon
MSA Security
Mueser Rutledge
Consulting Engineers
New York Life Insurance Co.
Northwood Investors
Nourison Rug Corporation
O’Brien LLP
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Our generous donors (continued)
Volunteer
Leadership
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
PAL Environmental Safety Corp.
Paramount Group, Inc.
Paratus Group II, Inc.
Park Strategies LLC
Patricia and Bernard
Goldstein Fund
Peter J. Solomon Company, L.P.
Play For Your Cause
Polo Electric Corp.
Rain Wine National Corp.
Retail Portfolio Solutions
Robert B. Samuels Inc.
Rothstein Kass & Company, P.C.
Sandpiper Lane Foundation
Sentry Water
Management Corp.
Shepard Industries, LLC
Sidley Austin Brown &
Wood LLP
The Sloman Foundation
S’lomin’s
St. Vincent De Paul Foundation
Sterling National Bank
Stewart Title
Stonehenge Partners, Inc.
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum
Family Foundation
Thornton-Tomasetti Group, Inc.
Titan Contracting Group Inc.
Toro Trading
TPG Capital, LP
Trident Contracting
United Elevator Consultants, Inc.
Vollero Beach Capital Partners
Wells Fargo Bank
Wells Fargo Trade Capital
Friends
$500-$1,999
A. Fisher Co., Inc.
Ackman-Ziff Real Estate
Group L.L.C.
Air Group
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
B&S Office Supply, Inc.
Bank Hapoalim
The Bank of Nova Scotia
BlackRock Financial
Management, Inc.
Bond Painting Company
Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler,
Schwartz & Nahins, P.C.
Brand.net, Inc.
Marcia L. Bullard &
Thomas J. McNamara
Charitable Gift Fund
C.W. Greene, Inc.
Capital Business Credit, LLC
Caspian Capital
CIT Group Inc. (NJ)
Citrin Cooperman & Co., LLP
D.E.A.
The Damial Foundation
DDCD & Partners, Inc.
Delta Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Deutsche Bank Americas
Foundation
Dice Holdings, Inc.
The Echo Foundation
Empire Charter Service
Ess & Vee Acoustical
Contractors, Inc.
Estreich & Company, Inc.
Execu/Search Group
Fabco Consulting, Inc.
Fast Office
Alexander Fishbein Foundation
The Donna M. Fontana
Charitable Fund
Franklin Square Iron Works
FTI Consulting, Inc.
FurtherEd
GE Foundation
Goldfarb & Fleece
Google Matching
Gifts Program
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Harbortouch
Hilldun Corporation
Hodgson Russ LLP
House of Pearl
ING Employee Giving
Campaign
ING Financial Services
Investors Bank
J & F Chatsworth
Auto Body, LTD.
Jerome Aluminum
Products Corp.
JustGive.org
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
L & L Holding Company, LLC
Levi Lubarsky &
Feigenbaum LLP
Levin Capital Strategies, LP
London Jewelers
Lord & Taylor
Loreal
Lowenstein & Sandler PC
Madison Dental Arts, P.C.
Marketing Management
Group, Inc.
Nicholas Martini Foundation
McGraw-Hill Employee
Giving Campaign
Merchant Factors Corp.
Millennium Management and
Employees Foundation
Jeffrey Modell Foundation
Morgan Stanley Annual
Appeal Campaign
The Mount Sinai School
of Medicine
Murray, Devine & Co., Inc.
National Background
Investigations Inc.
Net Worth Solutions
New York Building
Congress, Inc.
New York City Transit Authority
Ogden Cap Properties LLC
Perennial Strategy Group,, LLC
Pittman Family Foundation
PlasmaNet Inc.
The Purchase Fund
Reddy Raw, Inc.
Jack Resnick & Sons, Inc.
Richmond Global
Sanford Wittels & Heisler LLP
SBA Plumbing Corp.
Robert K. Scripps Family
Foundation
Signature Bank
Skyline Fire Sprinkler Corp.
SNR Denton
State of New York Dept.
of Corrections
Strassberg & Strassberg, P.C.
Strategic Consulting Services
Taconic Investment Partners LLC
Taylor Family Foundation
Timbil Maintenance Corp.
Trent Partners & Associates, Inc.
United Staffing Solutions
Urban Foundation
Engineering, LLC
Valley National Bank
The VSA Group
W & W Glass
The William G. Walters
Foundation
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Harold L. Wyman Foundation
GOVERNMENT
FUNDING
New York City Council -
Christine C. Quinn, Speaker
New York City Council -
Margaret S. Chin
New York City Council -
Inez E. Dickens
New York City Council -
Daniel R. Garodnick
New York City Council -
Rosie Mendez
New York City Department
of Youth and Community
Development
New York State Office of
Children and Family Services
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention
Young Professionals
Executive Committee
Karla Esleeck,
President
Christie Connick,
Vice President
Kristen Zadourian,
Vice President
James Rapp
Jennifer Hoppe
Glenn Petriello
Stephanie Dzioba
Jennifer Cacace
Hollie Pantano
Ashley Williams
Paul Yi
Julie Klein
David Sachs
Amanda DiLauro
Matthew Zerbo
Beth Galligan
Jayna Pedruczny
Bigs United
Candice Miller,
Internal Vice President
Dwight Williams,
External Vice President
Anton Rollison
Patrick Cherry
Star McDade
Sudane Del Valle
Tamarisk Duporte
Latino Bigs
Dalissa Sosa,
Co-Chairperson
Osterman Perez,
Co-Chairperson
Carolina Gil
Markees Boisseau
Rodney Mendez
Virginia Arrigucci
Asian Mentoring
Committee
Nelson Leung,
President
Kendra Chiu,
Executive Vice-President
Justine Lin,
Senior Vice-President
Andrew Kayserian
Gayle DeSouza
Helena Wong
John Li
Stephen Ng
Alumni Network
Joanne Alicea
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Board Members
Officers
Laura Parsons, Psy.D.,
Chairman
Edward L. Gardner,
Chairman Emeritus
Tawana Tibbs,
President
Jon May,
Immediate Past President
John E. Waldron,
Executive Vice President
Gerald L. Hassell,
Vice Chairman
Lawrence J. Toal,
Vice Chairman
Adalbert von Gontard, Jr.,
Vice Chairman
Phil Bleser,
Vice President
Valerie A. Brown,
Vice President
Roger W. Einiger,
Vice President
Paul N. Glickman,
Vice President
Thomas R. Grossman,
Vice President
Peter J. Holzer,
Vice President
Kenneth J. Knuckles,
Vice President
Katherine C. Linder,
Vice President
Yvonne Liu,
Vice President
Charles G. Posternak,
Vice President
Jerome A. Siegel,
Vice President
Loraine B. Tsavaris,
Vice President
Erin Scanlon, Treasurer
Sheila Wolf Freiman,
Secretary
Daniel J. McSwiggan,
General Counsel
Trustees
Joseph S. Allerhand
Richard T. Anderson
Jonathan Bram
Craig Clay
W. Don Cornwell
Reuben S. Daniels
Diane D’Erasmo
Steven M. Durels
David W. Florence
Richard J. Franchella
Robert L. Frome
Adam R. Goldenberg
Roger S. Goodell
Joe Gunn
Ash Gupta
Jared L. Landaw
Andrew Lipman
Daniel R. Milberg
Steve M. Moore
Susan Moultrie
Joyce Mullins-Jackson
Trevor Mundt
Anthony Orso
Clifford Perlman
James Rapp
Michael J. Rosenthal
Marsha P. Roth
Philip Seskin
Marva A. Smalls
Marquett Smith
Mark Standish
Sy Sternberg
Frederick O. Terrell
John A. Ward, III
James A. Warner
Glen Weiss
Trustees Emeritus
Francis Carling
Robert Moss
Peter Pollack
Rudolph J. Santoro
Beverly Benz Treuille
Judy A. Weill
Thomas G. Wyman
Advisory Council
Luis F. Barragan
Mark A. DeRugeriis
Mon Eng
Martin Freiman
Charles G. McCurdy
Philip L. Milstein
Lee J. Miner
Joseph R. Schmuckler
Gerri Warren-Merrick
Cheryle A. Wills
Staff Members
Hector Batista, Executive
Director/CEO
Senior Staff
Charles Bozian,
Chief Administrative Officer
Danielle Brown Fuller,
Chief Program Officer
Michael Coughlin,
Chief Quality
Assurance Officer
Shannon Snead,
Chief Development Officer
Geraldine Thomas,
Director of Communications
and Board Liaison
Traditional and Special
Priorities Department
Julia Baldassano,*
Chief Program Officer
Deputy
Kristin Brand,
Senior Director
Lilli Lawner,
Senior Director
Valerie Stark-Trimarco,
Senior Director
Amy Kui, Acting Director
Ana Melo,
Associate Director
Jamie Bliss,
Senior Program Manager
Anna Bossa,
Senior Program Manager
Francy Henao,
Senior Program Manager
Marien Nunez,
Senior Program Manager
Amelia Paris,
Senior Program Manager
Lauren Prague,
Senior Program Manager
Alexis Telfair-Garcia,
Senior Program Manager
* Senior Staff
Delia Gorman,
Program Manager
Sarah Merchant,
Program Manager
Ashley Paniagua,
Program Manager
Adam Schroeder,
Program Manager
Jingwen Xu,
Program Manager
Jennifer Carroll, Associate
Program Manager
Jean-Marie Catlett,
Associate Program
Manager
Caitlin Erickson, Associate
Program Manager
Rachel McLean, Associate
Program Manager
Priscilla Munoz, Associate
Program Manager
Christine Shim, Associate
Program Manager
Makdyanet Cedeno,
Graduated Program
Manager
Claudia Espinosa,
Graduated Program
Manager
Shaquala Fields,
Graduated Program
Manager
Giavonni Davis,
Executive Assistant
Denise Espinal,
Administrative Assistant
Kyriaki Georgiadis,
Administrative Assistant
Jasmin Meza,
Administrative Assistant
Meredith Sotoloff,
Education Specialist
The Workplace
Mentoring Center
Vanessa Greer,
Director
Kelsey Blagdon,
Associate Director
Kimberly Breen,
Associate Director
Jaime Weinberg,
Senior Program Manager
Rachel Glickman,
Program Manager
Adrian Miller,
Program Manager
Caroline Song,
Program Manager
Megan Carey, Associate
Program Manager
Blair Golman, Associate
Program Manager
Alison Krause, Associate
Program Manager
Jessica Resnick, Associate
Program Manager
Natalie Ross, Associate
Program Manager
Ashley Davis,
Education Coordinator
Lori Bethea,
Administrative Assistant
Geraldine B. Goodman,
Volunteer
Development
Department
Melissa Stevens,
Senior Director,
Corporate Relations
and Special Events
Angelie Singla, Director,
Institutional Giving
Emily Daniels, Manager,
Foundation Giving
Gerry DiCicco,
Development Associate
Nicole Matesich,
Special Events Manager
Kathryn McNeill, Corporate
Sponsorship Manager
Angela Pearson,
Special Events Manager
Carl Niedzielski,
Grant Writer
Marketing
Wendy DeMarco Fuentes,*
Chief Marketing Officer
Amy Conaboy,
Social Media Manager
The Center for Training
and Professional
Development
Kiana Walbrook,Director
Aleesha Nash, Associate
Program Manager
Jennifer Skees, Associate
Program Manager
Center for Excellence
Robin Viscuse,Director
Susan Doyle, Senior
Program Manager
Lissette Hernández,
Enrollment Coordinator
Leo Ching-Sham,
Enrollment Specialist
Chasity Balloqui,
Intake Specialist
Cassandra Velez,
Administrative Assistant
Maurice Oelbaum,
Volunteer Liaison
Janet Adkins, Interviewer
Jessie Baler, Interviewer
Jane Bender, Interviewer
Emily Rackoff Gaynor,
Interviewer
Irma Kingsley, Interviewer
Nicole O’Neill, Interviewer
Jacob Pine, Interviewer
Gloria Quinteros, Interviewer
Victoria Rodriguez,
Interviewer
Melissa Soong, Interviewer
Michal Yoran, Interviewer
Quality Assurance
Tali Schwartz,
Director, Quality Assurance
Administrative Services
Racquel K. Lewis,
Director of Human Resources
Fiscal Department
Lizzy Roberts,
Assistant Controller
Susan Loeb,
Accounts Payable
Manager/Bookkeeper
Linda Jeffers,
Accounts Receivable/
Payroll Coordinator
Technology
Deepa Goyal, Director
Damon Cocklin,
Technology Assistant
Building Operations
Jorge Feliciano,
Director of Operations
Michael Bonham,
Office Manager
David Castellano,
Operations Manager
Irlem Adames, Receptionist
Yadelsy Bobadilla,
Receptionist
Nicole Padilla, Receptionist
Steven Schwartz, Receptionist
Christina Velez, Receptionist
23

Statement of Activities for the
year ended June 30, 2012
Unrestricted
Board Temporarily
Revenue and Other Support Operating Designated Restricted TOTAL
Private grants and contributions $2,788,171 $277,261 $3,065,432
Special events, net 4,472,579 4,472,579
Government grants and contracts 755,249 755,249
United Way 14,882 14,882
Interest and dividends 6,390 376,855 383,245
Net realized and unrealized
gains on investments (316,960) (316,960)
Net assets released from restrictions 159,623 (159,623)
Total revenue and other support* $8,196,894 $59,895 $117,638 $8,374,427
Unrestricted
Board Temporarily
Expenses Operating Designated Restricted TOTAL
Program $7,046,948 $7,046,948
Management and general 694,226 694,226
Fundraising 863,158 863,158
Total expenses $8,604,332 $8,604,332
*The number of trained volunteers that provided service to Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City in 2012 and 2011
was 3,409 and 3,570 respectively.
A full copy of the annual audit can be obtained from Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Inc. This report is filed with
the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, located at 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
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Our vision is that all children achieve success in life.
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity in New York City with strong
and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships
with adults that change their lives for the better, forever. We partner with families,
volunteers, organizations and the community to inspire positive change in all.
223 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016 • Tel: 212-686-2042 • Fax: 212-779-1221
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223 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016 • Tel: 212-686-2042 • Fax: 212-779-1221
bigsnyc.org • facebook.com/bbbsnyc • twitter.com/bbbsnyc
Printed with soy ink on recycled paper.
Across the city, our specialized programs are designed
to meet the needs of our city’s future citizens
Traditional Mentoring
Program
Young Mothers
Mentoring Program
Mentoring Children
of Promise
Workplace Mentoring
Program
96%
of eligible Littles
graduate from high school
98%
of young mothers
avoid a repeat
pregnancy
(80% nationally)
97%
of Littles
are promoted
to the next
grade
91%
of high school graduates
enroll in college
Juvenile Justice
Mentoring Program
Incredible Kids
Mentoring Program
Borough Mentoring
Program
New American
Partnership
98%
of Littles avoid re-arrest
after incarceration
(47% in New York State)
96%
of parents said
a mentor helped their
child feel as capable as
anyone else
91%
of participants
show a boost in
self-esteem
96%
of Littles show
significant bounce back
in psychological resiliency
after one year
Printing made possible by: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Design: Herman Associates, Inc. Cover photography: Frank Rocco
Hector Batista, Executive Director/CEO
“Our
programs
yield significant
results, helping
youth attain academic,
social and
emotional
success.”