About Us

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.

Our Commitment to DEI - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie Niagara and the Southern Tier

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.

The BIG Celebration is Coming Soon!
September 9, 2025
The BIG Celebration is Coming Soon!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier is bringing new energy to its annual gala with “The Big Celebration”, set for Saturday, November 1st at The Powerhouse, Buffalo.
Time to Hit the Links for the 2025 Fore The Children Golf Tournament
July 15, 2025
Time to Hit the Links for the 2025 Fore The Children Golf Tournament
Join us on Monday, August 4, 2025, for the 19th Annual Fore the Children Golf Tournament—now at Transit Valley Country Club! Whether you're signing up a corporate team or sponsoring a tee, your support helps fund life-changing youth mentorship across Western New York. Learn how to get involved and make an impact both on and off the course.
Our Flag Football Event Returns for Year No. 2!
June 4, 2025
Our Flag Football Event Returns for Year No. 2!
On Saturday, May 31, Bigs and Littles took over the Buffalo Bills Training Center for an exhilarating Flag Football Tournament—complete with 40‑yard dashes, flag‑pulling drills, and agility courses—powered by the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative. Dive into the full recap and photo gallery to see how mentorship and community came together on the field!
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