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Big Celebration Gala Logo 2025 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier

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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BIG Meat Raffle - Events - Big Brothers Big Sisters ENST - Erie Niagara and the Southern Tier

The BIG Meat Raffle!

BIG laughs. BIG prizes. BIG impact.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
First Spin: 7:00 p.m.

The Grapevine Banquets Event Center
333 Dick Road
Depew, NY 14043

Grab your tickets NOW and let’s make it a BIG night!

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BIG Draft 2026!

WE NEED YOU ON OUR ROSTER – 60 BIGS IN 60 DAYS!

Whether your game is on the field, the court, or the console, there’s no better time than
now to get in on the game!

Because no matter how you plan, the connection you can make with a young
person in your community will always be a WIN.

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 Meat Raffle Is Here – And It’s Going To Be Legendary
February 11, 2026
The BIG Meat Raffle Is Here – And It’s Going To Be Legendary
Western New York, get ready to win BIG, cheer loud, and defend potential – one steak at a time.
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.
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