Our Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Our Vision

For all youth to achieve their full potential.

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Empowering Potential

Big Brothers Big Sisters operates under the belief that in every child is incredible potential.

We have been matching caring adults with local children for 50 years, and have impacted the lives of over 12,500 youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships between volunteers mentors (Bigs) and children ages 5 through young adulthood (Littles) in Erie County, Niagara County, and the Southern Tier of New York State.

These quality mentoring relationships are built on friendship and trust, and are proven to be a significant and positive influence in the life of the child—AND the volunteer.

Learn more about becoming a Big or enrolling a child.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We live in a country where race and ethnicity have created systemic obstacles for people of color. Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to remove obstacles and overcome barriers to achievement for all young people by connecting them with a mentor, a caring adult, who can be in their corner.

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Our Staff & Board

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Careers

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Our 2023 Annual Report

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Our Latest News & Stories

Check back here for the latest on what’s happening here with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier.

Suit Up, Show Up, and Declare for The BIG Draft 25!
April 15, 2025
Suit Up, Show Up, and Declare for The BIG Draft 25!
As football fans across the country get ready for the NFL Draft and the start of a new year for the 32 teams in the league, OUR team is gearing up for THE BIG DRAFT! Our Big Draft campaign is a national initiative by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to recruit 10,000 mentors in the 60 days leading up to the pro football draft. Just like the pros, we’re “drafting” a new class of Bigs to support young people in our community.
BBBS of America Researches the Economic Impact of Mentorship in our Communities
March 19, 2025
BBBS of America Researches the Economic Impact of Mentorship in our Communities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has unveiled a comprehensive study conducted alongside researchers from Harvard University and the U.S. Department of Treasury, highlighting the profound long-term benefits of mentorship programs. Spanning three decades of data, this research underscores mentorship as a pivotal factor in enhancing educational, economic, and social outcomes for youth.
BBBS is Hosting a Virtual Mentoring Info Session on March 25th
March 18, 2025
BBBS is Hosting a Virtual Mentoring Info Session on March 25th
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier is hosting a 30-minute virtual info session on Tuesday, March 25th (Noon – 12:30 PM ET) to learn about the process and benefits of becoming a Big in our organization.
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