BUILDING POTENTIAL,
BUILDING POTENTIAL,
TOGETHER
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA events bring together thousands of individuals and businesses each year to ignite and empower the mentoring journey. We invite you to explore your options; sponsor an event, strengthen workplace team dynamics, make a donation, and invite family or friends to join – fostering a community of philanthropy and love.
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All event proceeds stay local and sustain our evidence-based mentoring program that has been inspiring youth to pursue their dreams for over 40 years.
Over The Edge – October 10, 2025
Find your adventurous side when you brave our rooftop rappel. Become a real-life superhero by defending the potential of youth! Grab your favorite superhero costume and get ready for a hair-raising 18-story descent with a unique bird's eye view of Harrisburg’s skyline.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake – March & April 2026
Join us at the lanes for our signature event and the biggest bowling party in the region! Gather your friends, family, and co-workers together to bowl for a cause each spring. You can also schedule a private bowling event throughout the year, so reach out to us at events@bbbsscpa.org for more information.
Golf Fore Kids’ Sake – September 2026
Join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and giving back! Hosted at Briarwood Golf Club, this event brings together golfers of all skill levels. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf, exciting prizes, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on youth in your community. Come out and swing for a great cause!
Youth Leadership & Education Events
We make youth the center of a supportive community that engages volunteers, families, partners, and BBBS staff. Through field trips and educational experiences, we strengthen our Bigs’ & Littles’ mentoring relationship and connect youth with career resources, community leaders, and leadership training. With your help, we are building a strong, interconnected #BiggerTogether network to bolster our young people as they walk the path to graduate high school and become enrolled, enlisted or employed.
HBCU Fair – November 6, 2025
Our Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Fair connects 150+ high school students with higher education institutions and introduces high schoolers to HBCU students and alumni. The Fair is jointly hosted by BBBS of South-Central PA and the Zeta Theta Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. A limited number of vendor tables are available for continuing education services and companies with internship or career opportunities.
Contact Corey Dupree at cdupree@bbbsscpa.org for more information or to sponsor food or attendee tote bags.
Graduation – Spring 2026
Every year we honor and recognize our graduating High School Senior Bigs and Littles. Companies may fund a single-year or multi-year scholarship for a student’s higher education expenses or be a food sponsor for the event..
Contact Mary Murphy (mmurphy@bbbsscpa.org) for more information
Bigs in Blue Field Trip – Spring 2026
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) hosts an annual field trip for the youth and law enforcement officers in our Bigs in Blue program. Attendees participate in interactive fitness activities, watch safety demonstrations, and receive introductions to PSP Trooper equipment. Our Littles learn about becoming a law enforcement officer, staying safe in the community, and avoiding risky behaviors.
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Sponsorship opportunities are available for our Bigs in Blue program or you can sponsor t-shirts for the field trip. Contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@bbbsscpa.org for more information.
Back-to-School Block Party – August 2026
We need your help providing supplies and vital community resources to families preparing for the new school year. Your space must be reserved ahead of time and attending organizations must bring their own table.
Contact Corey Dupree at cdupree@bbbsscpa.org for more information.
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Local Giving Days
We are honored to be included in these special events which bring our communities together to strengthen the impact of your gift.
Third Party Fundraisers & Drives
We are deeply grateful to the following organizations and individuals for selecting Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA as an event beneficiary:
Joe's Golf Challenge – October 14, 2025
Joe is a 4-decade supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA, a past President and past Board Chair, and takes on this 1 day golf challenge because "it's for the kids!"
Pennsylvania State Police Holiday Drive – December 4, 2025
During the holidays the Pennsylvania State Police hosts a holiday drive at Walmart to gather holiday gifts and necessities like clothes, warm jackets and personal care items for youth in our programs.
Andrew Wagman Memorial Golf Tournament – August 2026
For 20 years the Wagman Family has chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters as charity of choice in memory of their son, Andrew. Thank you to the Wagman Family for your steadfast dedication to mentorship in York and Adams counties and everyone that supported the golf event for your generosity – proving we are Bigger Together.
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Golf Tournament – 2026
The PSP has selected BBBS of South-Central PA as one of the charity beneficiaries of their golf tournament since 2023
Santa Shop
For over 20 years, Paxton Presbyterian church members have hosted a Santa Shop for our Littles, giving them the opportunity to select and wrap holiday gifts for their families and Bigs for free!
Lawrence Cares
Over the past several years, Lawrence Chevrolet has selected us to be their charity of the month in July, donating a portion of their monthly sales to our mission.
Mountain Ridge Metals Golf Tournament
We were honored to be selected as the charity of choice for Mountain Ridge Metals’ annual golf tournament in 2025. Thank you to the Sponsler family and everyone that supported the golf event for your generosity and for standing with us to defend the potential in every child.
Carlisle PD Holiday Party
The Carlisle Police Department hosts an annual holiday party for Littles and their families living in the Carlisle area. Community members are invited to purchase a gift from our wish list.