Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South-Central PA has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Agency of the Year Award winner for program and team excellence in 2024. Out of more than 230 agencies across the country, BBBSA selected BBBS of South-Central PA as one of four affiliate organizations to receive the honor.

BBBS of South-Central PA received the award on June 12 at the BBBSA National Conference. The award was given in recognition of the agency's 2024 accomplishments, including serving 1,320 youths, the greatest number served in a single year across the past two decades; the acquisition of a neighboring affiliate, increasing the agency's service area from five to seven counties; development of the region's only Youth Leadership Summit; and quality of program services.

BBBS of South-Central PA was also recognized at the BBBSA National Conference as one of 40 organizations to receive the Growth Award for program excellence in 2024.

For close to 45 years, BBBS of South-Central PA has been dedicated to advancing program growth and quality services across the organization, making a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Today, the affiliate creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships with the goals of helping to build self-confidence and emotional well-being and empowering young people on a path to graduate with a plan for their futures and a mentor whose impact can last a lifetime.