The BISON Children's Scholarship Fund

06/23/2026

🎓Last week, we had the pleasure of attending NativityMiguel's 8th-grade graduation. It was inspiring to celebrate these students and see the impact of educational opportunity in action, with half of the graduating class being BISON scholars!

💞We are so proud of all they have accomplished and wish them continued success in high school and beyond!

06/22/2026

We are so proud to celebrate our BISON scholarship recipients! 🎓✨

Check out some of our recipients and join us in celebrating their achievements. We are honored to support them as they take the next step in their educational journey.

Congratulations to all of our scholars. Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 💚

06/16/2026

✨ We're excited to highlight our newest sponsors for the 2026 Annual Celebration Luncheon!

🎉 Thank you to Five Star Bank, Lawley, Lamparelli Construction and Family, Barrantys LLC, Doran & Murphy, PLLC, Prime Buchholz LLC, Sevenson Environmental Services Inc., Wegmans Food Markets, Buffalo Sabres, Colucci & Gallaher, P.C., Diocese of Buffalo, Lippes Mathias LLP, The Martin Group, Vascular Associates of WNY, Ellicott Development Company, Landmark Wealth Management, MOD-PAC Folding Cartons & Stock Packaging, and MBK & Associates, for investing in educational opportunity and helping BISON provide scholarships to children and families throughout Western New York.

A friendly reminder that this year's Luncheon will be held on September 22, 2026, earlier than in previous years. NOW is the time to secure your commitment and ensure your organization is part of this inspiring event.

👉 Join us in making a difference here: https://itl.ink/BISON2026

06/08/2026

✨ We're excited to welcome one of our newest Luncheon Committee members, Caroline Hourihan, MS, CCC-SLP!

We're grateful for her support, expertise, and commitment to helping expand educational opportunities for children across Western New York. Thank you for joining the BISON family. We're thrilled to have you on our team! 💚

Join us in supporting the 2026 Luncheon and helping more students access the education they deserve here: https://itl.ink/BISON2026

06/05/2026

We are grateful to Invest in Education for their continued leadership and tireless advocacy. Their dedication to advancing the Federal Tax Credit is helping create more opportunities for students to succeed.

We also appreciate Kathy Hochul's interest in supporting initiatives that help children reach their full potential. Together, we can ensure more students have access to the educational resources and opportunities they need to thrive.✨

Scholarship Program Will Expand K-12 Opportunities, Empower Parents and Prioritize Individual Students’ Needs in Public and Private Schools Buffalo, NY – Today at the Empowering Parents event, parents…

05/21/2026

✨ This morning, BISON proudly partnered with Invest in Education to host a press conference highlighting the importance of the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship proposal and its potential impact on students and families across New York.

Scholarships could be used for tuition, tutoring, special needs services, educational technology, and many other eligible educational expenses, creating more opportunities for students to succeed in the environment that works best for them.

Thank you to all of the community leaders who came out to speak on the importance of this proposal. We're proud to stand with so many passionate advocates and grateful for your support in recognizing the life-changing impact this could have on our youth. 💞

For more information on the Federal Tax Credit Scholarships, please visit: https://scholarshiptaxcredit.org/

👉 Now, we just need our Governor to opt in! To show your support, please reach out to Kathy Hochul and encourage her to opt in to here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

05/15/2026

🎉 We are proud to recognize and thank the first supporters of our upcoming BISON Celebration Luncheon!

Thank you to Uniland Development Company, Rich Products, Marcy & Michael Newman, Sarah & Harrison Steinwald, Linda & Dennis Szymkowiak, Mary Grace & Paul Bauer, and Pamela Jacobs Vogt.

Early commitments from our donors and community partners help build the foundation for our largest annual fundraiser and directly support our mission of expanding access to quality education for children across Western New York.

Your leadership and generosity set the tone for what promises to be a meaningful and impactful celebration. 💞

If you are interested in joining this growing group of supporters, we invite you to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Scan the QR code or visit https://itl.ink/BISON2026.

Together, we are investing in opportunity, access, and student success. 🎓

05/13/2026

✨This morning, we had the pleasure of attending SUNY Erie Celebrates, organized by Erie Community College Foundation, Inc. It was incredibly meaningful to see students, community leaders, and supporters celebrated for their dedication and impact.

We want to remind everyone that BISON has partnered with SUNY Erie Community College to offer a two-year scholarship opportunity exclusively for BISON alumni. This is an incredible pathway to continue your education close to home with strong support behind you.

📣The application is open now through July 24! For more information or to apply, please visit the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RX28teDvZY

Your next chapter is waiting! 🎓

05/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Sean McCrone of Rodriguez Construction Group, to BISON's Luncheon Committee. An engaged group of community leaders who cultivate sponsorship support for our largest annual fundraiser.

We’re truly grateful he’s here to help further our mission. His leadership and experience will be a tremendous asset as we work to support our scholars.

Welcome to the team, Sean! 💚

05/07/2026

👀A little behind the scenes....

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of visiting Saint Benedict School and St. Amelia School alongside the lovely Katie Schneider, who was there to photograph our BISON Scholars.

We always cherish the opportunity to visit our partner schools, spend time with the students, and hear how they’re doing. These moments remind us why this work matters so much.

The photos help us share their stories, and we are incredibly grateful for Katie’s talent in capturing the kids so genuinely. We’re so lucky to have her helping us showcase the heart of BISON. 💚 Thank you, Katie!