A BIG thanks to all of the UB Football fans that stopped by our table today to participate in the Best College Football Movie vote. And the UB Fan Favorite College Football Movie is…The Blind Side!
Congrats to Laureen Mislan winner of the movie package and certificate good for a future UB Bulls Football Game.
Thanks again for participating! Please visit the other pages of our website to learn more about how we are providing volunteer mentors to help children facing adversity succeed.
Every year, the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County holds a “Day of Caring” when corporate partners pick a project from a United Way affiliate and volunteer with that organization for one day. On Wednesday, August 15th employees from Ernst & Young joined BBBSEC and volunteered as a “Big for a Day”. Each employee was paired up with one child (their “Little”) who is currently enrolled with BBBSEC and waiting for their own Big Brother or Big Sister. Throughout the morning, each match played Beach Bingo, Shoe Scramble, participated in a balloon race and spent their time enjoying the nice weather and each other’s company. Bigs and Littles were even able to create beaded friendship bracelets and exchanged them at the end of the…
For Immediate Release Buffalo, N.Y. – The local mentoring agency known as Be-A-Friend Program, Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County for the last 45+ years is growing and has changed its name to reflect the new service area approved by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). The agency will now be known as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier. BBBSA has designated the Southern Tier service area to include Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. In recent years, the agency had expanded it services through partnerships with the Lewiston Porter School District and Seneca Nation. “We are excited to have the support of our National office as we expand to bring the nationally recognized mentoring programs of Big Brothers…
Announcing the 2019 Defenders of Potential Honorees Kennedy Colon Lauren Lewis Tiffany Lewis Gregory Straus Ryan Taughrin Get Your Tickets NOW! Celebrate this year’s incredible honorees at Mentors Who Move the City on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30-8:30 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens! Tickets are only $40 and include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a swag bag and an opportunity to network and learn about local businesses. Click here to purchase your tickets! Learn more about this year’s honorees on Mentors Who Move the City Mondays beginning Monday, April 1 by visiting our website or following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Each week will feature one of our remarkable honorees. For more information about event sponsorship or vendor opportunities, click here or contact Ashley at agriffin@beafriend.org or (716) 873-5833,…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County (BBBSEC) teamed up with the five local Kohl’s Department Stores for Kohl’s National Go Green Event (NGG) in celebration of National Volunteer Week and Earth Day. On Sunday, May 1st, more than 40 Kohl’s associates participated in a one-day volunteer project at The Belle Center located on Buffalo’s Lower West Side. The Kohl’s associates spread soil, planted bushes and flowers at the center. Several BBBS staff and a Big Brother & Little Brother match joined the effort. Following their hard work, the group enjoyed lunch and the opportunity to view the changes they made to the outside appearance of the center. A grant will be awarded to BBBSEC’s Site-Based Mentoring Program located at The Belle Center in recognition…
In conjunction with the celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 15th- April 21st), we recognized our volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Board Members at the “Big Appreciation Mixer”. The party was held at the historic Red Cross Mansion. Over 50 Big Brothers and Big Sisters and theirguests will enjoyed light hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks. A special thanks to the sponsors who donated items to make the event possible: Maureen’s Wholesale Florist, Ohlson’s Bakery & Cafe, Romano’s Italian Bakery and Rich Products.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Professional Development Opportunity! Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at AcQua Restaurant & Banquet 2192 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 Registration – 7:30AM Training – 8:00AM-9:30AM $ 30 Early Bird (Through 5/24) / $40 Regular Registration Click here to register! Questions? Please Contact Ashley Griffin 716-873-5833 Ext 243 or agriffin@beafriend.org
