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Big Brothers and Big Sisters are caring individuals from every background, race, religion, and ethnicity that are willing to spend a few hours each month with a child.

Contact us to take the first step to becoming a Big. We also host weekly volunteer information sessions for anyone who is interested in learning more about our agency and the volunteer opportunities we offer.

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Join Dion Dawkins in Supporting BBBS!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier is proud to team up with Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman Dion Dawkins and his Dion’s Dreamers Foundation to launch this year’s Touchdowns for Dreamers campaign to match more children with a mentor.

Dion has pledged to donate $100 for every touchdown the Buffalo Bills score this season. YOU can join Dion by making a donation with the link below!
Follow @BBBSENST to stay connected throughout the season.

A BIG Thank You to our Corporate Partners
West Herr New York and Sinatra & Company
for generously supporting Dion’s Touchdowns for Dreamers campaign.

Together, we can GIVE Big and WIN Big this season! #GoBills

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Important Message from Big Brothers Big Sisters

We pray for the victims, as well as the families and friends of those impacted by the mass shooting on May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.

We will continue to provide support and mentoring to our community, as always, during this difficult time.

The Resource Council of WNY is in need of volunteers for their food distribution effort. They have transitioned to 3 days a week (M-W-F) from 2pm–7pm through July 8th. Here is a link to their volunteer registration form.

RCWNY Volunteer Form

We, at Big Brothers Big Sisters, believe in the power of young people and invite you to join us in empowering their potential.

This holiday season, we invite you to join our village. No matter the amount, your donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters can make a big difference for the Littles we serve.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We live in a country where race and ethnicity have created systemic obstacles for people of color.

Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to remove obstacles and overcome barriers to achievement for all young people by connecting them with a mentor, a caring adult, who can be in their corner.

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Empowering Potential

We believe that in every child, there is incredible potential.

Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships between volunteer mentors (Bigs) and children ages 6 through young adulthood (Littles) in Erie County, Niagara County, and the Southern Tier of New York State.

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Check back here for the latest on what’s happening here with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier.

“FORE the Children Golf Tournament” Raises Close to $50k for BBBS
August 5, 2024
“FORE the Children Golf Tournament” Raises Close to $50k for BBBS
We are thrilled to share the success of our annual “FORE the Children Golf Tournament” held on Monday, July 29th, 2024, at the beautiful Brookfield Country Club. This year’s event was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible support from our community, sponsors, and tournament participants. With perfect weather and a stunning course, 110 enthusiastic golfers came together to enjoy a day of competitive fun and philanthropy. We are proud to announce that, through the generosity of our supporters, we raised close to $50,000. These funds will go directly towards providing mentorship opportunities for the many deserving children in our program.
SUPPORT BBBSENST AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S GIVE 716
July 15, 2024
SUPPORT BBBSENST AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S GIVE 716
We are thrilled to announce our participation in this year’s Give 716 event, a collaborative effort between the Buffalo Bills Foundation and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation that is now in its fourth year! 🏈🏒
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts First Flag Football Event
May 24, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts First Flag Football Event
On May 18, 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara, and the Southern Tier kicked off an exciting new tradition: our inaugural Flag Football Event! Held at the ADPRO Sports Training Center, this event brought together over 30 children from our program and more than 20 enthusiastic volunteers for a day filled with football drills, teamwork, and fun.
Celebrating Hazel’s Story
March 7, 2022
Celebrating Hazel’s Story
Once a Little Sister, Hazel's experience with her Big Sister inspired her to give back and become a Big Sister herself.
Sponsor the 2021 Annual Gala!
June 26, 2021
Sponsor the 2021 Annual Gala!
There's still time to sponsor this year's 50th Anniversary Celebration—our Annual Gala re-imagined for 2021! Find out how.
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