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We are excited to share that our Women Who Move the City (WWMTC) Committee has selected the 2015 WWMTC Honorees. Congratulations to Alex Dockstader, Cindi McEachon, Megan McNally, Breanna Pugh, Julie Signorille and Amber Small! Each Wednesday between March 18th – April 22nd check back here or our Facebook page to learn more about each of these outstanding women in a weekly highlight.  Also listen to Kiss 98.5 each Wednesday leading up to the event for our WWMTC host and emcee Janet Snyder’s weekly recognition of each honoree. Women Who Move the City will take place on Wednesday, April 30th from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Hotel at the Lafayette.  Attendees will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a one of a kind shopping and…

With the generous support of our community, the lives of over 400 children were impacted by a Big Brother or Big Sister in 2016. It is our pleasure to share with you our Annual Report that includes: A Special Story about a 10-Year Friendship Update on our expanding High School Bigs Mentoring Program Recap of our Special Events 2016 Financial Statement January 2016 – December 2016 Program Outcomes Click now to read the above stories and more in our Annual Report. As always, a BIG thank you for joining us in making a BIG difference in the lives of children!

Friends, we hope you will enjoy our latest Special Edition of the Big News containing our 2013 Financial Report.[ddownload id=”3740″] Also featured are updates on this year’s fundraising events, information about new partnerships and a list of our matches reaching anniversary milestones in their friendships. This edition’s cover photo & match highlight shares the special friendship between Big Sister Kayleigh and Little Sister Crystal. Big Sister Kayleigh shared,“Becoming a Big, you not only have the opportunity to change a child’s life, but watch them change yours. I have grown so much as a person in the last 3 years and a lot of that has to do with Crystal.”

[ddownload id=”1366″ text=”Download Flyer” style=”button” color=”green”] Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County’s Big Mirror Committee at Coco to learn more about being a Big. All guests are encouraged to bring friends that might be interested in volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister. We hope you’ll join us in this casual setting for hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and to learn more about the program. Please Note That this Mixer is for Big Brothers and Big Sisters only and is not appropriate for Littles.  

Big Brothers Big Sisters is honored to celebrate Emily Felmet as this week’s Women Who Move the City Wednesday (WWMTC) Honoree!  A Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters since July 2010, Emily has created an amazing friendship with her Little Sister Quinnshona. Emily and her Little Sister have enjoyed a wide range of activities and firsts over their years together. Emily has been a consistent influence providing support and general guidance on life for her Little Sister as she has grown from a child to high school student! In addition to her time as a Big Sister, Emily is also passionate about forwarding the agency’s mission. She has been a member of the agency’s Big Mirror and Women Who Move the City committees and currently…