SBBC achieves its goal of becoming involved in the community in the areas of support to youth, service to individuals and families in need and support and collaboration with other organizations to effect change. We are committed to supporting the education of our youth and providing ongoing service to the community as a whole.
Yearly, SBBC sets agenda to facilitate the goal and objectives as indicated in its constitution. In the last 51 years we have remain faithful to our founders' ideals. We have supported and have received awards in the following areas:
In the last 51 years, annually SBBC, Inc. has sponsored a Scholarship Fashion Show/Luncheon and Virtual fundraising event. Last year, we supported 6 students with $6,000 in scholarships. To-date we have given over $396,000 in scholarship awards to deserving high school seniors in the Rochester Area.
Retired from Kodak as a Chemical Processor & Packager. Joined SBBC in January 1993. I enjoy working with SBBC community service projects involving young mothers and senior citizens.
I am a retired Kodak Assembler. I joined SBBC in 1994. I believe SBBC makes an impact by providing our children with scholarships.
Member of SBBC since 1995. I joined SBBC to make a difference in the Rochester community. Through Christ all things are possible.
I joined SBBC in December 2012. I am proud to be a part of a great organization which plays a vital part in the community. Sisters have afforded me the opportunity to be of service to the community.
I joined SBBC in 1982. It is a rewarding experience to be a part of this service oriented organization. Because of SBBC's many service projects, I am extremely committed to the youth and seniors in the community
Retired Exelis Inc. Executive Admin. Assistant. Member of SBBC since 2001. It is important to me that our young people reach their fullest potential in life. Joining SBBC has given me the opportunity and privilege to serve in the Community.
Retired Administrator of RCSD. I joined SBBC a month after it was organized in October 1971. I feel that what we have been doing for over 46 years greatly benefit the Rochester Community. I am blessed and truly thankful to be a part of SBBC.
Sales Associate of Sears. Member of SBBC since 2014. It was very rewarding to becoming a member of SBBC because of its commitment to serve the Rochester Community.
Retired RCSD Math Teacher. A member of SBBC since 1975. I believe in the importance of education to empower our youth. SBBC is an organization that fosters this nurturing and caring for the young and old in the Rochester Community.
Valerie Edwards-Brown
Edna Norton
Yolanda Wooten
Cora Jones
Margo Crews
Tammi Smith
Sharon Hawkins
Beverly Huitt
In the early 70’s, about 15,000 southern African Americans moved to northern cities for jobs. Some settled in Rochester New York where many found jobs at Eastman Kodak. During this time period in Rochester, there was racial unrest especially within the schools. Since these new arrivals to Rochester knew very few people, a group of Kodak workers bonded together and formed a weekly social fellowship of men and women. One of the young ladies in the group, Arelia Smith, felt that there was a need for serious community support. So she and 6 others young ladies decided to organize a group to address their concerns. This group, Sisters For A Better Black Community (SBBC) was founded in Rochester, New York by these 7 women in the fall of 1971. SBBC’s mission was to promote a better relationship among the Black community of Rochester and its surrounding areas. Arelia became its 1st president. During her tenure, SBBC grew in service, membership and adopted a constitution and by-laws. This group was later incorporated as Sisters for a Better Black Community, Inc., (SBBC, Inc.).
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