Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the Southern Adirondacks
Making friends since 1975

About us:

Since 1975, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks has created mentoring friendships that change lives.  An affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the agency currently serves over 300 local children. Volunteer mentors are interviewed, screened, and trained to be the best friends they can be to children ages 6 - 14 who have been enrolled by a parent or guardian.  The agency supports children, families, and mentors by providing activities and keeping in touch with the Bigs and Littles.

Our Mission:

To help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

Our Vision:

To create successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures, and better communities for all.

Our Staff

Amanda Mody, Executive Director

Emily Wallking, Case Manager

Heather Charpentier, Event Specialist

Katie Campagnone, Case Manager

Board of Directors

Rachel Sloan, President

Merrill Lynch

Scott Flagel, Vice President

The Eddy

Lorrie Matyka, Secretary

Adirondack Medicine, Inc.

Bernice Waterston, Treasurer 

Umicore

Dave Capron, Immediate Past President

NAMIC/VA

Michael Brodt

The Adirondack Trust Company

Nicole Cremo

Glens Falls City Schools

Lee Corsones

Warren County Sheriff's Office

Shawn Cruikshank

Fort Hudson Health System

Warren Cutler

The Scooter Store

Lawrence Elmen

Fitzgerald Morris Baker Firth P.C.

Jeffrey Howard

Adirondack Regional Insurance Agency Inc.

Dave Lebel

Andritz, Inc.  

Deborah Prendergast

NBT Bank

Bert Rappaport

Retired

Dr. William Tackett

Tackett Chiropractic Center

Anna Watson

Ballston Spa Middle School

Scott Watson

Watson & Son LLC

Get Involved!

If you are interested in volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister, enrolling a child as a Little, or joining our Board of Directors, click here to contact us.