Help End the Wait!
With this loss of funding and a shortage of potential volunteers, there are close to 160 local children who are waiting to be matched with a mentor, a Big Brother, or a Big Sister.
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A Message from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier
Unacceptable acts of violence like we have witnessed with Mr. George Floyd and current outbreaks makes our mission more important than ever.
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Volunteer Information Sessions Every Tuesday
Join us for volunteer information sessions every Tuesday at noon to learn more about our agency and the volunteer opportunities we offer.
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Our Response to COVID-19
We are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to minimize the impact of an outbreak.
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Help Recruit the Next Generation of Bigs to our Team.
The Big Draft is here. You’re on the clock! We’re thrilled to announce the Big Draft Recruitment Campaign! While the NFL is drafting its next players, we want to engage our community to help us draft the next generation of Bigs. This recruitment campaign stems from the BBBS partnership with the NFL Inspire Change Initiative. The goal of that program is to advance the national conversation and progress on social justice and to create positive change in communities across the country. The NFL supports our efforts to break down barriers and build stronger communities through our mentoring program. From Feb. 9 – April 25, 2020 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier is following the NFL draft, aiming to recruit potential…
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BBBS 2019 Holiday Partnerships
Holiday Corporate Partnerships Urban Outfitters Partners With BBBS During the Holidays! In honor of Giving Tuesday, Urban Outfitters will donate 100% of the proceeds of reusable gift wrap sales sold in store and online, between December 1-31, 2019, to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Click here to download the list of stores that will be carrying the gift wrap, which will also be available online at www.UrbanOutfiters.com Urban Outfitters, Inc., is a lifestyle product and services company, that has a long standing partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence. The relationship began after one of their employees participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters, first as a Little and then as a Big. As a result, Urban Outfitters decided to start a program where a number…
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2019 Magical Moments Gala Honorees Announced!
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
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Lasting Legacy of Friendship
Lasting Legacy of Friendship Big Sister Continues to Support Agency After Passing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier recently celebrated a thoughtful legacy gift made by long-time Big Sister, Janet McMahon, who recently passed away. Janet made one more gift to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program to honor her lifetime commitment to helping children reach their full potential. With Janet’s gift, six local “Littles” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program were chosen to receive a gift card to purchase school supplies with their Big Brother or Big Sister for the new school year. “A’laysia and I had a wonderful time shopping for school supplies for her first day of first grade. She told me she hasn’t gotten…
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Rooftop Views for a Good Cause!
Rooftop Views for a Good Cause! Our goal: Collect 50 gifts that are valued at $50 or more Bring a donation of $50 or more to be used in our Gala auction and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and an awe-inspiring view of Downtown Buffalo and Lake Erie at one of New York State’s highest rooftop bars! Please pass the info along – we look forward to seeing you there! **To RSVP call (716)873-5833 ext. 243 or e-mail agriffin@beafriend.org **
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Attention: Welcome Summer Picnic POSTPONED!
ATTENTION Bigs and Littles! Unfortunately due to weather we have to POSTPONE our Welcome Summer Picnic that was scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) June 20th! Stay tuned for a new date from your Case Manager! Please contact them with any questions.