Please join us in congratulating our 2024 BBBS Honorees:

13th Annual Robert F. Moss Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Christine Farrow

12th Annual Stephen C. Moss Corporate Citizenship Award
CTBK

 Thomas Hore and Josephine Santoro Hore Bigs of the Year Award
Big Sister Elizabeth Burakowski & Big Sister Candice Miller

Join us in celebration of these incredible individuals and organizations at our annual Gala Celebration Event on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at The Powerhouse!

Tickets are On Sale Now for $200 each and include: Cocktails from 5-7pm with hors d’oeuvres and open bar, followed by a sit-down dinner with wine service and After Party with open bar. Purchase your ticket(s) at BBBSGala.givesmart.com

Sponsorship Opportunities are available – click here to learn more or contact Kara Cantrell at Kara.Cantrell@bbbsenst.org or (716) 873-5833, ext. 245.

All proceeds from the Gala Celebration will help children in our community through the power of mentorship.

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