It’s our 45th anniversary! 45 years of community service and support: 1981-2026

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Brightside Up N.E.S.T Pantry is now open!

Brightside Up N.E.S.T Pantry: Nurturing Essentials Support for Tots Are you short on infant formula or diapers? In need of other baby essentials? We have an emergency baby pantry available to provide you with a few days’ worth of baby items to you at no cost and with no requirements! Thanks to generous donations from…

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The Gift that Keeps On Giving- Holiday Bags for Sacred Heart Church Pantry

After donating 100 turkeys this year, we were thrilled to discover that we had additional funds available, allowing us to extend our support even further. With the remaining money, we assembled holiday bags filled with thoughtful seasonal items to help brighten families’ celebrations. This small but meaningful addition ensured that our impact went beyond the…

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Annual BSU Door Decorating Contest

Each year, our Annual Door Decorating Contest brings creativity, joy, and a sense of community for all BSU staff—and this year’s Children’s Movie theme was nothing short of magical. Doors were transformed into scenes inspired by beloved classics like Home Alone, The Polar Express, The Year Without Santa Claus, The Grinch, and many more. Every…

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Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative’s First Holiday Party!

Our Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative Holiday Party was a joyful and successful celebration! Providers came together for an evening filled with meaningful networking, festive creativity, and delicious seasonal treats. From inspiring conversations to fun, hands-on activities, the night was a wonderful opportunity to connect, unwind, and celebrate the hard work and dedication of…

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BSU Turkey Trotters Donate 100 Turkeys This Year!

  This year, our Turkey Trotters came together with incredible energy and generosity to support families in our community. Through a series of fun and creative fundraisers—like Taco Day, Hot Dog Day, Waffle Bar, our bake sale, and the Brightside Up auction—participants worked hard to raise money while building excitement and teamwork. Each event brought…

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Pyramid Model Roadmap Series

Prevent challenging behavior, reinforce desired behaviors, and respond to children in a supportive manner through challenging moments/stages with Pyramid Model

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30 Days of Play

WELCOME TO 30 DAYS OF PLAY | NOVEMBER 1 – 30 Join in the fun! You are invited to play with us every day in November as we explore the value of play and how essential it is for early childhood development. Follow along on interactive 30 Days of Play calendar or on our Facebook…

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