This year, the Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation is looking to raise $5,000 to support our new Erie 1 BOCES Educational Campus!

In response to the growing demand for more comprehensive and inclusive educational services, Erie 1 BOCES is building a new campus located at 2911 Walden Avenue in Depew, anticipated to open in 2027.

The building will feature six different courtyards, and funds from Give 716 Day will go towards the courtyard for alternative education high school students. The courtyard will feature turf flooring, filled with a variety of portable, large outdoor games and recreational equipment.

Funds will go towards purchasing this equipment, which will create an engaging, fun environment for students to play and learn. This space will evolve with students’ needs over time, and your generous donations will go a long way towards our educational goals for our students

The Instructional Services Expansion is an exciting project that you can play a part in through the Give 716 campaign. The campus will house 500 K-12 Special and Alternative Education students, Career and Technical Education programs, higher education partners, and community resources. When the construction of the 219,000 square-foot campus is complete, it will emerge as one of the largest specialized educational campuses in the state.

We greatly appreciate your consideration to invest in the future of our students. Thank you for your support!

Our Mission:

Provide financial support and resources, not otherwise available from regular budget sources or state or federal aid, for the benefit of the educational programs and staff activities offered by the BOCES.

1. Fund scholarships for eligible students to attend BOCES adult Workforce Development programs; fund materials, supplies or equipment required for eligible students to participate in all BOCES programs.
2. Fund scholarships for graduates of BOCES programs to attend post-secondary institutions in further preparation for competitive employment.
3. Engage community support for new initiatives to keep BOCES programs current and state of the art.
4. Foster relationships with former students of BOCES programs and their parents, as well as business, industry and government partners.