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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.

Announcing Our 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters Honorees
September 27, 2024
Announcing Our 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters Honorees
Our 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier Honorees have been announced and will be celebrated at our Gala Celebration Event on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at The Powerhouse!
Bigs and Littles Welcome Fall at the Annual Harvest Festival
September 24, 2024
Bigs and Littles Welcome Fall at the Annual Harvest Festival
On Saturday, September 21st, we celebrated the start of the fall season at our annual Harvest Festival, a day filled with laughter, fun, and togetherness. Our Bigs and Littles gathered to enjoy a host of autumn-inspired activities. From creative arts & crafts to a lively game of Bingo, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The energy on the field was infectious, with kids and their mentors playing football and participating in classic field day games.
Help “End the Wait” for Children in Need of a Mentor
September 18, 2024
Help “End the Wait” for Children in Need of a Mentor
Currently, there are more than 120 children waiting to be matched with a mentor. To bring attention to their stories and inspire volunteers, we’re launching our new #TheBIGWait social media campaign. Every Wednesday, we’ll call on our supporters to help by highlighting the urgent need for mentors in specific areas.
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