Any amount you’re able to donate will do a world of good right here in your hometown.
Youth Football Camps
Offering a week-long camp for local kids who would otherwise not have the chance to learn the game.
Scholarship Program
Assisting disadvantaged students within Erie County who are continuing their education at SUNY Erie Community College. The scholarship allows students to focus on their studies and work toward completing their degree without the financial burden of tuition.
Our Mission
The Thomas family has roots, family, friends and success here in Buffalo, but more importantly a passion and love for the city. They have chosen to make a positive impact for people in challenging situations here at home through the Thurman Thomas Family Foundation (TTFF).
The mission of the TTFF is to make a difference through programs that support education, health and wellness while being committed to diversity and inclusion for all of those in need in our local community.
Scholarship Program
One of the Foundation’s first projects was to expand the Thurman Thomas scholarship that was founded in 1994 when Thurman was still playing professional football for the Buffalo Bills. In this new collaboration with the SUNY Erie Community College Foundation, the Thurman Thomas Family Foundation will provide funds to allocate up to three disadvantaged students per year with full tuition, fees, books and related costs upon entering the second year of their program. This equates to approximately $5,000-6,000 per award in scholarships to students who might not otherwise have the resources to finish their education.
To be eligible, students must have graduated from a school district within Erie County, be of African American descent, be a full-time matriculating student at SUNY Erie, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have a letter of recommendation from a member of the SUNY Erie faculty, staff, or alumni, high school counselor or administrator.
Born and raised in Houston, TX, Thurman is no stranger to hard work. After earning 2 First Team All-American selections at Oklahoma State University, he was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 1988 NFL Draft…the rest is history.
In 12 seasons with the Bills, he won the 1991 MVP Award, 1992 Offensive Player Award, 4 consecutive AFC championships and made 5 Pro Bowl appearances. But, that does not stop there! He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
A fan of the Bills and Sabres, Thurman is an active member of the Buffalo community. As the President of 3480 Group, a local construction and engineering firm, he is grateful to be in a position to give back to the city that has given so much to him.
Respect, loyalty and humility is the foundation that he and his wife demonstrate in business, raising their four children as well as in their service to the community.
If you’re looking for a touchdown, score with ‘The Thurmanator!’
Herbert Bellamy, Jr.
Mickey Mariacher
Patti Thomas
Michael Pietkiewicz
Thurman Thomas
Paul Lovullo
Olivia Thomas
Laura Zaepfel
