Bona Buddies - St. Bonaventure University Ministries

McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry St. Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY 14778 https://www.sbu.edu/life-at-sbu/university-ministries
Intake
716-375-2697

Fax
716-375-2055

Primary Services
Mentoring Programs

Description
After-school, on-campus youth mentoring program for children in the area, ages 5-15. Buddies come to the St. Bonaventure University campus once a week throughout the academic year and engage in activities with their mentors who are trained St. Bonaventure University students.

Hours
Monday-Thursday, 4pm-6pm.

Eligibility
Youth ages 5-15 who would benefit from a healthy and engaging relationship with a college student mentor.

Service Area: Cattaraugus County area; no residential requirements.

Intake Process
Call or email bonabud@sbu.edu for an application.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
English.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Mar 24, 2026

Contacts
General Email (Primary)
bonabud@sbu.edu
Alice Miller-Nation
Director of University Ministries
anation@sbu.edu
716-375-7813
Mike Waseda
Assistant Director, Franciscan Center for Social Concern
hwaseda@sbu.edu
716-375-2081