Address: 6114 Broadway Ave., Lancaster, NY 14086 Phone: (716) 854-7577

Empowering Children to Live Without Limits

Featured Events

We host a Variety of events throughout the year so check back often to see what’s happening and how you can help give back to the children of WNY!

Giving Tuesday at Anderson’s Frozen Custard

Giving Tuesday at Anderson’s Frozen Custard

Visit us at Anderson’s on Transit Road in Lancaster on December 1st!

The 2026 Grant Recipients

The 2026 Grant Recipients

We are proud to announce the 2026 Grant Recipients of Variety Kids Telethon Funds!

12 Days of Christmas 2026

12 Days of Christmas 2026

Get ready to win with the 12 Days of Christmas!

Christmas In The Country 2026

Christmas In The Country 2026

Join us for the Christmas in the Country Holiday Artisan Market at The Hamburg Fairgrounds!

Candy Cane Lane 2026

Candy Cane Lane 2026

Join us for some festive- family- fun on Saturday, December 5th!

Cruisin’ with Terry

Cruisin’ with Terry

Join us on Saturday, November 21st.

The 65th Annual Variety Kids Telethon

The 2027 Variety Kids Telethon will be held on Saturday, March 6th on WGRZ, Channel 2 from 6pm-11pm and Sunday, March 7th from 10am-8pm on WBBZ, Channel 5. The Telethon will also stream online.

Variety's Banquet Facility

Let Variety, the children’s charity of Buffalo & WNY help you plan your next event! Our facility is great for Meet Raffles, Anniversaries , Birthdays, Baby Showers, Retirement Parties and more.

Who Is Variety

Our Mission, Vision and Promise

~ Our mission is to transform, uplift, and enrich the lives of children living with illness, disability, and disadvantage in Western New York.

~ Our vision is to be the most trusted and effective children’s charity in Western New York.

~ Our promise is to be a faithful steward of public funds and a compassionate advocate for children living with illness, disability, and disadvantage in our region.

Who Benefits from Variety

The beneficiaries include the Variety Tent #7/Robert Warner MD Rehabilitation Center, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, and dozens of other local children’s charities. Check out the full list of the 2025 Recipients.

Our annual Variety Kids Telethon, the longest-running, locally-produced telethon in the nation, is our flagship event and a real WNY treasure.

We are here to help the children who need us the most!

Meet “Heartly the Mascot”

Big Heart. Bigger Possibilities. Heartly helps kids shine bright!

Where does your money go

Every Dollar donated stays right here in Buffalo & WNY!