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New York – May 14, 2015 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC), the nation’s first and New York’s largest mentoring organization, hosted its 18th Annual Accountants and Bankers Reception at The Harmonie Club.

This year’s event, which recognizes the invaluable support New York’s accounting and banking industries have long provided BBBS of NYC, honored Ralph Mascia, senior vice president of commercial banking at Bank Hapoalim, Charles Weinstein, chief executive officer of EisnerAmper LLP, and Karen Tillson, operating vice president of customer insights and market research at Bloomingdale’s.

“Through their tremendous professional accomplishments and commitment to community service, tonight’s honorees are true leaders in their communities and inspirations to the young people in our mentoring programs,” said Hector Batista, chief executive officer of BBBS of NYC. “Ralph, Charles and Karen serve as remarkable role models for youth across New York City, and we are thrilled to honor each of them at our annual celebration.”

The event raised $225,000, which will support BBBS of NYC’s mission to provide positive role models for at-risk youth in New York City. BBBS of NYC currently serves more than 4,000 young people throughout the five boroughs each year through one-to-one and site-based mentoring programs.

Executives from several industries, including accounting, fashion, law and finance, attended the event to acknowledge and thank these leaders in the accounting and banking worlds. Charles Weinstein was introduced by Big Sister Alexandra and Little Sister Kacey, and Ralph Mascia was introduced by Big Brother Elwood and Little Brother Ishmael.

For more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC or to volunteer, please visit www.bigsnyc.org.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC), the nation’s first and NYC’s largest youth mentoring organization, has served the changing needs of New York City’s most at-risk youth since 1904. The volunteer- and donor-based organization offers a variety of specialized mentoring programs to help children facing more complex challenges – including immigrant youth, teen mothers and children of incarcerated parents – as well as the Workplace Mentoring Center, which helps businesses throughout New York City positively impact the lives of young people and build a foundation for professional success. Additionally, since 1992 BBBS of NYC has worked through its Center for Training and Professional Development to equip non-profit professionals throughout New York City to develop and enhance their own mentoring and youth-development programs and organizations.