About Us

Board of Directors

Collin J. LeBlanc Attorney Keogh, Cox & Wilson	President
Temeka T. McCree- Perrin Event Coordinator Louisiana Lottery Corporation	Secretary
Rock Rockenbaugh CEO Kean’s fine Dry-cleaning	Treasurer
Marcia Sanchez Community Volunteer	Layne McDaniel President/CEO Noesis Data, LLC
Joel Salsbury Vice President Public Relations Salsbury Dodge City of Baton Rouge	Tara Montgomery Madison Attorney Kean Miller LLP
Rhonda G. Loy Vice President Wealth Management Advisor Merril Lynch	Gary P. Haindel Vice President Sterne Agee
J.D. Anderson Purchasing Officer BASF	Christopher J. Tyson Attorney Jones Walker LLP
Reid Bateman Attorney Bateman Law and Title	Rock Rockenbaugh CEO Kean’s Fine Dry Cleaning
Tyelise Harrison Sr. Financial Associate, Assistant Vice President Hancock Bank	Chip Marino Sales Executive Accenture
	Terri B. LeBlanc Community Volunteer

Latest News

Big Buddy Brings The Zula Patrol to Baton Rouge

Session 1: June 3rd- June 14th Session 2: June 17th- June 28th Grades served: K – 4th Mondays through Fridays 8:00am – 4:00pm $175.00 per session/per child* Breakfast and Lunch Provided Features interactive and investigative science expeditions and missions to foster interest in scientific concepts associated with… Earth Science Physical Science Life Science *Families may [...]

Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser

All friends, family and supporters of the Big Buddy Program are invited to participate in their fundraising event on Monday, March 25, 2013 Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Baton Rouge (3260 Highland Road) for lunch, dinner, or a snack. On this day, 20% of purchases* accompanied by the certificate below will [...]

January is National Mentoring Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baton Rouge, LA – In honor of National Mentoring Month, Big Buddy is inviting everyone to remember the Mentors in their lives and take the time to mentor someone else. Big Buddy Executive Director Gaylynne Mack says, “Everyone has had a Mentor (or more than one) in his or her life. For [...]

7th Annual Dancing for Big Buddy to be held April 27, 2013

December 11, 2012 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baton Rouge, LA – The Big Buddy Program announced today the 7th Annual Dancing for Big Buddy will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 7 to 10pm at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on the LSU Campus. This gala fundraiser will feature prominent locals & dancers showing [...]

Shop for a Cause and Save 25%

It’s good to shop Saturday, August 25th Purchase a SAVINGS PASS from Big Buddy for just $5 Bring the pass to Macy’s on August 25th Save 25% all day on regular, sale and clearance merchandise, including designer brands you love, throughout the store, as well as 10% off furniture, mattresses and area rugs. And, you [...]

Consortium Partners with Big Buddy Program, Announces Costume Drive & Scavenger Hunt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2011 CONTACT: Kelley Criscoe BRHalloweenParade@hotmail.com 225-288-5585 10/31 Consortium Partners with Big Buddy Program, Announces Costume Drive & Scavenger Hunt Baton Rouge, LA - 10/31 Consortium, a local non-profit that is planning Baton Rouge’s only Halloween Parade, has partnered with the Big Buddy Program in support of a costume drive for the children who [...]

The Big 360

The newest issue of The Big 360 is now available. Download your copy NOW!

ATTENTION

Big Buddy is NOT collecting money outside local businesses – we have received several reports of children standing outside businesses all over town saying they are collecting money for Big Buddy to send children to Houston. THIS IS NOT BIG BUDDY – if you are approached by these children, please call the BR Police (225-389-2000) [...]

Summer Learning

Dear Parents and Supporters, The Big Buddy Program is excited about joining with the National Summer Learning Association and summer programs all across our country to recognize and celebrate National Summer Learning Day on June 21, 2011 – the first official day of summer. Summer Learning Day is an opportunity for programs to highlight their [...]

Kingfish Restaurant will Donate Proceeds to Big Buddy on May 25

On Wednesday, May 25th, The Kingfish Restaurant (inside of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center) will donate 10% of the restaurant’s proceeds to Big Buddy…..that’s breakfast, lunch and dinner. So plan that power breakfast, business or casual lunch and dinner out at the Kingfish….enjoy fabulous food and help a great cause at the same time. [...]