You’re invited to join us for some of the most creative and entertaining charity events in Rochester NY. Whether you like to hit the green, relax with friends, or bowl, you’re sure to have a fantastic time as you support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Bowler? Golfer? Life of the party? No matter what you're in to, you can be a part of one of our events. Think about becoming a bowler, sponsor, supporting a bowler, donating an auction item, putting together a golf foursome or joining one of our committees. There truly is something for everyone, all are welcome to participate and join the fun for a great cause!
General Event Timeline
- January: National Mentor Month
- February and March - Bowl for Kids' Sake
- Spring - Guest Bartending
- Summer - Annual Golf Tournament
- Fall - Annual Appeal, Guest Bartending
- Throughout the year - Dine for Kids' Sake, Plate it Forward
For general information about our events and how you can help, contact Rachael Gochenaur, rgochenaur@bbbsr.org or (585) 410-0151.
Guest Bartending
Join us as six of our incredible board members get behind the bar to support our agency! With the purchase of a ticket, you will receive unlimited house wine, beer, our signature drink. Also enjoy an array of delicious appetizers as well!
Enter for your chance to win amazing raffles and two round trip Southwest Airline tickets!
Ticket price: $30
For more information about this event, please contact Rachael Gochenaur, rgochenaur@bbbsr.org or (585) 410-0151.
Dine For Kids’ Sake or Plate it Forward
Companies support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester by offering to donate a portion of designated purchases to Big Brothers Big Sisters on specified dates.
Char, Salena's, Nox, The Hideaway, Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, and Moe's Southwest Grill (just to name a few) have already hosted this type of event helping to support kids in our community!
If you represent a company that would like to participate in this type of event, please contact Rachael Gochenaur, rgochenaur@bbbsr.org or (585) 410-0151.
Golf Fore Kids’ Sake
Join us for a day of golf and supporting mentoring at Irondequoit Country Club.
Big Brothers Big Sisters' Annual Golf "Fore" Kids' Sake raises money each year to help support children in the Rochester area. This year's event will be held at one of the premier golf destinations in the Finger Lakes region, Irondequoit Country Club. The meticulously maintained Donald Ross course is famous for its championship layout and scenic views!
START SOMETHING!
Enjoy a fantastic round of golf, great food and lots of fun, all while supporting BBBSR! Golfer registration includes:
- driving range
- greens fee (scramble format)
- participation in hole-in-one contest
- on-course games
- beverages throughout the day
- lunch and dinner
Be sure to contact us to learn more about what our golf event has to offer as well as it's impact on our youth.
Be a Sponsor!
Each year more children are matched with mentors because of the generous sponsorships from our golf event.
By becoming a corporate sponsor, your business or workplace will gain invaluable exposure to our community supporters! For more information about sponsorship, please contact Dorothy Kelley, Development Officer, at dkelley@bbbsr.org or 585-442-2250
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Hit the lanes and start bowling strikes for this annual event to help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Bowl for Kids' Sake (BFKS) is our signature event and has continued to grow each year. The dollars raised for this event allow us to provide mentoring services to children across Monroe, Ontario, Yates, Wayne and Livingston Counties.
New to the Bowl for Kids' Sake concept? It is exactly what it sounds like. An afternoon of bowling with friends, family and/or co-workers to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester.
Here's how you can help!
- Be a team captain
- Rally your network to join you
- Set a goal to raise at least $75 per participant
- Show up
- Bowl for 2 hours and enjoy pizza, beverages, door prizes and more (all included with your $75 donation)
- Feel great as you leave the event knowing you made a big difference and helped support mentoring in your community
For more information, sponsorship opportunities or questions, please contact Rachael Gochenaur, rgochenaur@bbbsr.org or (585) 410-0151.