Help us congratulate our 2019 Magical Moments Gala Honorees!
We will celebrate their dedication to supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth on November 9, 2019 at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
To learn more about the event contact Ashley Griffin at 873.5833 ext 243 or agriffin@beafriend.org
We are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to minimize the impact of an outbreak.
Join us for volunteer information sessions every Tuesday at noon to learn more about our agency and the volunteer opportunities we offer.
Celebrate the conclusion of National Mentoring Month at the Big Mixer on Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Providence Social in Buffalo.
“Spring It On” is Buffalo Niagara’s Day of Giving, powered by United Way. This 24-hour online fundraising event, held on Friday, March 1, 2013, encourages individuals in the community to make a one-time, secure, online donation to the local not-for-profit agency of their choice. United Way is implementing this event in the Buffalo Niagara region in order to generate even more resources for nonprofits apart from the annual United Way campaign. You can help us raise the funds necessary to move 200 children from our waiting list to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister. Don’t forget to Spring It On and donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County on March 1st by visiting: fundraise.springiton.org/bbbsec
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…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County is honored to celebrate Gwendolyn Bork as this week’s featured Women Who Move the City Wednesday (WWMTC) Honoree! A NYS Board Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and Trainer, Gwendolyn is the Vice President of In His Name Outreach (IHNO); a non-profit, faith-based resource center dedicated to building and restoring the spiritual, emotional and physical health of our community. The organization won Best in Business for the Town of Cheektowaga in the Counseling/Coaching Category in 2015. As a member of the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Taskforce, she has been working diligently to spread the message of hope for families. As shared in her WWMTC nomination, “Gwendolyn cares so deeply about people and has a soft spot for youth in need. She is constantly…
