January is National Mentoring Month—a time to celebrate the transformative power of mentorship and inspire action. Help us address the urgent need for Bigs in our community.
The holidays are a time to gather, play, share food, and enjoy the company of those who matter most—and that’s exactly what we did at this year’s annual BBBS Holiday Celebration. Held at the welcoming Harlem Road Community Center, the event brought together Bigs, Littles, and Match Family members for an evening filled with joy, games, music, and connection.
On November 16th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier hosted our 2024 Celebration Gala at the stunning Powerhouse by The Rich Entertainment Group, raising over $170,000 to support life-changing mentorship programs. The evening celebrated the contributions of Dr. Christine Farrow, CTBK, and Big Sisters Elizabeth Burakowski and Candice Miller. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors, and donors, we are ready to continue to ignite the potential of even more children across Western New York.
Our 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier Honorees have been announced and will be celebrated at our Gala Celebration Event on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at The Powerhouse!
On Saturday, September 21st, we celebrated the start of the fall season at our annual Harvest Festival, a day filled with laughter, fun, and togetherness. Our Bigs and Littles gathered to enjoy a host of autumn-inspired activities. From creative arts & crafts to a lively game of Bingo, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The energy on the field was infectious, with kids and their mentors playing football and participating in classic field day games.
We are thrilled to share the success of our annual “FORE the Children Golf Tournament” held on Monday, July 29th, 2024, at the beautiful Brookfield Country Club. This year’s event was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible support from our community, sponsors, and tournament participants.
On May 18, 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara, and the Southern Tier kicked off an exciting new tradition: our inaugural Flag Football Event! Held at the ADPRO Sports Training Center, this event brought together over 30 children from our program and more than 20 enthusiastic volunteers for a day filled with football drills, teamwork, and fun.
A BIG thank you to the 2023 Presenting Sponsor and our 1st-place FORE the Children Golf Tournament winners … PCB Piezotronics!
There’s still time to sponsor this year’s 50th Anniversary Celebration—our Annual Gala re-imagined for 2021! Find out how.
There’s still time to sponsor this year’s big summer event—our 15th Annual FORE The Children Golf Tournament! Find out how.
