Big Brothers Big Sisters depends on the generosity of donors like you to continue to provide mentors for children. And your contribution stays right in our local community.

Here are just some of the ways you can donate:

Individual Support
Financial donations provide direct and immediate support, usually in the form of cash (via credit card, check, or electronic transfer). Donors generally qualify for tax deductions.

If you would like to donate by mail, please send your check or money order to:

Be-A-Friend Program, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County
85 River Rock Drive, Suite 107
Buffalo, New York 14207

If you would like to donate by phone, please contact our Development Department at 716.844.2029

Tribute & 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. Donations may be made by mail, contacting us by phone, or Donating Online.

Stocks & Securities
Increasing numbers of donors are making gifts to Big Brothers Big Sisters using appreciated securities including stock, bonds, and mutual funds.

If you would like to discuss this option, please contact you attorney or our Development Department at 716.844.2029

Pledges
Pledges allow donors to make recurring gifts over a period of months or years. Payment schedules are flexible. Recurring gifts, which may be billed at regular intervals, can be made via credit card by Donating Online or by contacting our Development Department at 716.844.2029

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. Find out if your company has a matching gifts program by clicking here.

If your company has a matching gift program, please designate Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County as the recipient of your funds.

Donate 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. These are the ‘Little Moments. Big Magic.” of Big Brothers & Big Sisters.

Please contact Alicia Bartsch, our Director of Community Relations at abartsch@beafriend.org or call 716-873-5833.

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

A copy of the latest annual report for Be-A-Friend Program, Inc., doing business as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County, can be obtained by writing to the Development Department, Be-A-Friend Program, Inc., 85 River Rock Drive, Suite 107, Buffalo, New York, 14207 or you may obtain a copy by writing to the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271.

Be-A-Friend Program, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity by the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions to the program qualify for a tax deduction as allowed by law.