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Big Things to Do in June!
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New Leadership. A New Chapter for BBBSENST
Welcoming a proven nonprofit leader to guide the next chapter of mentorship and community impact across Western New York.
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A Future Built on Mentorship
Data from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s national report, “A Future Built on Mentorship,” highlights mentorship as essential infrastructure.
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The BIG Meat Raffle Is Here – And It’s Going To Be Legendary
Western New York — get ready to win BIG, cheer loud, and defend potential… one steak at a time. WNY knows how to do two things well: show up for community… and show up for meat. Welcome to the FIRST-EVER BIG Meat Raffle, hosted by our incredible Ambassadors Board – and trust us, this is not your average night out. We’re talking LOTS of meat (yes, LOTS), high-energy rounds, cheering, laughter, and that electric feeling when your number gets called. Who doesn’t love meat? Exactly. But this night isn’t just about steaks, chops, and bragging rights. We’ll also have dozens of silent auction items, incredible baskets, and surprise goodies you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect chance to grab something awesome while supporting something…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts First Flag Football Event
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.
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Spring It On!
“Spring It On” is Buffalo Niagara’s Day of Giving, powered by United Way. This 24-hour online fundraising event, held on Friday, March 1, 2013, encourages individuals in the community to make a one-time, secure, online donation to the local not-for-profit agency of their choice. United Way is implementing this event in the Buffalo Niagara region in order to generate even more resources for nonprofits apart from the annual United Way campaign. You can help us raise the funds necessary to move 200 children from our waiting list to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister. Don’t forget to Spring It On and donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County on March 1st by visiting: fundraise.springiton.org/bbbsec
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The Big Mixer
Come join the BBBSEC Big Mirror Committee as they host a second Big Mixer on Thursday, January 31st from 6pm-9pm at Mes Que. Guests can enjoy food and drinks while chatting with current Big Brothers and Big Sisters and will even have the opportunity to sign up to become a mentor. More information provided in our invitation which you can see here.
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Big & Little Give Back
Throughout the year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County (BBBSEC) sees evidence of the positive impact our mentors have on their Littles. With the holidays upon us, there are even more opportunities for our Bigs and Littles to give back together as a team. This year, one match in particular really exhibited the holiday spirit along with precisely what BBBSEC hopes to achieve: Little Brothers and Little Sisters that “pay it forward” and give back to the community themselves. Big Sister Sandy and her Little Sister, Lexington, have been matched for approximately 7 months in our Transforming Buffalo Through Mentoring and Education program- an enhancement to our traditional Community Based Program with an increased focus on academic outcomes for our Littles. In October of…
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Lawley Insurance Employees Give Back
To kick off the holiday season, employees from Lawley Insurance decided to give back in a very special way: with their time. Lawley hosted 10 of our Little Brothers and Little Sisters at the Buffalo Club where they spent a few hours bowling. Following the games, Littles enjoyed some dinner and finished the evening by frosting holiday cookies with their new friends. Thank you to everyone that made the evening so memorable and we hope to see you again next year!
