Find out how your company can proudly support Big Brothers Big Sisters and help children in your community.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters depends on the generosity of local companies and businesses to help the growing number of local children who are waiting to be matched with a mentor, a Big Brother, or Big Sister.

On behalf of the children we serve and someday hope to serve, thank you in advance for your generous support.

Sponsor an Event

Become a sponsor of one of Big Brothers Big Sisters signature events and receive a variety of recognition for your company, opportunities for your employees to participate and MOST importantly help children in our community!

Donate Online Now

Your secure one-time or monthly recurring donation today will positively impact a child’s life.

Donate by Mail

To donate by mail, please send your check or money order to:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier
100 River Rock Drive, Suite 104
Buffalo, NY 14207

Donate by Phone

To donate by phone, or if you have any questions about donating, please contact:

Kara L. (Hite) Cantrell
Director of Development & Community Relations
Phone: (716) 873-5833, ext. 245

Event Tickets

Do you have tickets for upcoming events which could be distributed to our BIG & LITTLE matches? Our kids love to go to hockey and football games, ice shows and the circus, age-appropriate concerts and shows, and everything in between. Your donation will create special memories for a Little Brother or Little Sister with their Big.

To donate event tickets, please contact the Development Department at (716) 873-5833, ext. 245.

Tributes & Memorial Gifts

Giving a gift in memory of a loved one or in honor of a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion is a special way to pay tribute to that special someone while supporting the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters. All memorial and honor gifts will be acknowledged through a personal note sent by Big Brothers Big Sisters.

  • To give a tribute or memorial gift by mail, please send your check or money order, along with the supporting information, to:
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier
    100 River Rock Drive, Suite 104
    Buffalo, NY 14207
  • To give a tribute or memorial gift by phone, please contact our Development Department at (716) 873-5833 ext. 245.
  • To give a tribute or memorial gift online, click here.

Wish Lists & Donation Drives

Throughout the year, there are opportunities to provide little extras for the kids in our program and their families.

  • Help make the holidays bright. Sponsor a family (or families) during the holiday season to provide some holiday cheer to our kids and families, including Thanksgiving meals or holiday gifts.
  • School supplies and crafts. Collect items from crafts and games, books and school supplies to mittens and hats, for the kids in our program.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Development Department at (716) 873-5833, ext. 245.

Employee Engagement

Help the employees at your company learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters and ways to get involved, including by becoming a Big! Host a lunch & learn or coffee & conversations (in-person or virtually) for interested employees to attend. We are flexible and can accommodate a date, time and location that works best for your company and your employees.

To learn more, contact the Community Relations Department at (716) 873-5833, ext. 245.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers match their employees’ gifts to charitable institutions. Some companies will match the gifts of employee spouses and retired employees as well. Ask the human resources or benefits office at your workplace for more information.

If your company has a matching gift program, please designate “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier” as the recipient of your funds.

For more information, please contact our Development Department at (716) 873-5833 ext. 245.