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The BIG Celebration!

Saturday, November 1, 2025
The Powerhouse in Buffalo, NY

Join us for our annual Gala re-imagined—an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, auctions, and inspiration as we honor the life-changing power of mentorship, followed by the perfect afterparty to keep the celebration going!

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This Holiday Season, Give BIG!

Every Gift Makes a Difference.

Give the gift of friendship this holiday season by making a donation. You can help ignite the power and promise of youth right here in your community. The next match starts with YOU!

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Volunteer to Be a Big!

Big Brothers and Big Sisters are caring individuals who are willing to be a volunteer mentor and spend a few hours each month with a child in their community.

Contact us to take the first step to becoming a Big. Apply now or give us a call at (716) 873-5833.

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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 Cattaraugus County 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.

The BIG Celebration is Coming Soon!
September 9, 2025
The BIG Celebration is Coming Soon!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier is bringing new energy to its annual gala with “The Big Celebration”, set for Saturday, November 1st at The Powerhouse, Buffalo.
Time to Hit the Links for the 2025 Fore The Children Golf Tournament
July 15, 2025
Time to Hit the Links for the 2025 Fore The Children Golf Tournament
Join us on Monday, August 4, 2025, for the 19th Annual Fore the Children Golf Tournament—now at Transit Valley Country Club! Whether you're signing up a corporate team or sponsoring a tee, your support helps fund life-changing youth mentorship across Western New York. Learn how to get involved and make an impact both on and off the course.
Our Flag Football Event Returns for Year No. 2!
June 4, 2025
Our Flag Football Event Returns for Year No. 2!
On Saturday, May 31, Bigs and Littles took over the Buffalo Bills Training Center for an exhilarating Flag Football Tournament—complete with 40‑yard dashes, flag‑pulling drills, and agility courses—powered by the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative. Dive into the full recap and photo gallery to see how mentorship and community came together on the field!
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