How to Support the Buffalo Community

We supported, and you can too:

WNY Resource Council

Vision Statement: “Our overall vision is to improve the quality of life of individuals and families through programs dedicated to education, health and wellness, sports and recreation, food insecurity , advocacy work, partnerships and family support services. In doing so, we hope to enable each person we serve to realize their full potential and live their best life.

Literacy Centers at BPS #45 and Persistence Prep Academy

The Buffalo Sabers Literacy Centers provide students in Buffalo schools with books and decodable resources that will support the ongoing work of teaching children to read using science-based instruction.

Erie County LevelUp Program

Erie County’s Level Up initiative, created by Erie County Legislative Speaker April NM Baskin and supported by the Buffalo Bills and the Community Benefits Agreement, aims to help business owners from underprivileged communities in Western New York by giving them access to resources. and company-level relationships that will enable them to grow.

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

Vision Statement: The BOPC’s vision is to create an exceptional parks system for all of Buffalo through equitable access to beautiful, quality, and thriving parks; restorative green spaces that support our populations and respect nature and the environment; and joyful opportunities to play, create, commune and discover.

Hasek’s heroes

Mission Statement: “The mission of Hasek’s Heroes is to provide Western New York children in need with the foundation of athletic, academic, and character development within a fun and enriching program focused on hockey. In addition to fostering athletic skills and engaging youth in recreational activities throughout the hockey season, Hasek’s Heroes provides team building and leadership skills during the on-ice and off-ice components of the program.

Buffalo Urban League

Mission Statement: “To help African Americans and others living in underserved communities achieve true social parity, economic empowerment, power, and civil rights.” The League promotes economic empowerment through education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health and quality of life.

King Center Charter School

Mission Statement: “Our mission is to create a community of lifelong learners and leaders through academic excellence and personal development. Our DREAM is to support and celebrate the efforts and achievements of our students. Your donations will help us provide our students with activities that improve the mental health and academic support of our young leaders.

Basic Gardens

Mission Statement: “Grassroots Gardens of WNY is a dedicated group of gardeners and community activists. Our mission is to share knowledge, power, and resources to grow healthy food, heal systemic harm, and strengthen neighborhood connections through community gardens.

Preparing the buffalo

Mission Statement: “With an emphasis on racially and culturally affirming practices, Buffalo Prep advocates for access and equity in education and provides programs for academically ambitious scholars of color. We strive to nurture the genius of our scholars while empowering them to engage civically as their authentic selves.

Agents for Advocacy, Inc.

Founded by Mark Tally, whose mother Geraldine was tragically killed on May 14, Agents for Advocacy’s mission is to “create a world where every individual, regardless of race, ethnicity or background, can live without fear and without inequalities. We strive to dismantle deep-rooted structures that perpetuate injustice and work tirelessly to empower marginalized communities. Through advocacy, education, charity and community engagement, we aim to bring lasting change, one step at a time.

Lieutenant Aaron Salter Memorial Scholarship:

In honor of Lt. Aaron Salter, who was tragically killed on May 14, the goal of the scholarship program is to provide access to higher education in underserved communities.