The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Buffalo

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE LEGAL AID BUREAU OF BUFFALO INC. A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO FINANCIALLY NEEDY MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN WESTERN NEW YORK. THROUGH ITS SKILLED STAFF THE LEGAL AID BUREAU SEEKS EQUAL JUSTICE FOR EVERYONE IT SERVES.

MISSION:

THE ECC FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, CAPITAL PROJECTS, FACULTY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS & INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ALUMNI/FORMER STUDENTS THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, REUNIONS AND PROF. DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

JFS OF WESTERN NEW YORK EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR UNIQUE ASPIRATIONS BY OFFERING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED CARE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO MEMBERS, INCLUDING HEALTH EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS, HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE PREMIUMS, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT, SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT, SUPPLEMENTAL WORKERS COMP, SUPPLEMENTAL DISABILITY, SICK PAY AND VACATION BENEFITS.

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE BUFFALO RIVER COMMUNITY BY MEETING INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS AND PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL BEAUTIFICATION AND STEWARDSHIP. ADVOCATING A STRONG SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT AND OWNERSHIP, THE VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S COMMMITTED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SERVE INFANTS THROUGH OLDER AMERICANS WITH HEALTH-RELATED, EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND CULTIVATE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO. THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT THOSE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY SERVING AS THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT BODY FOR SUNY BUFFALO STUDENTS UNDER SUCH GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS AS SUNY BUFFALO OR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MAY HAVE FOR THE CONDUCT OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT, AND BY SUPPORTING, SPONSORING, OR FOSTERING PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNAL EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STUDENT CLUBS AND THE COLLECTION, USE, DISBURSEMENT, AND ACCOUNTING OF STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

MISSION:

WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN CAN LEARN. WE BELIEVE ALL ST. MARY'S SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF STUDENTS HAVE A RIGHT TO LEARN UTILIZING EVERY ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION AVENUE. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL ST. MARY'S SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF STUDENTS HAVE A RIGHT TO A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AT THE SCHOOL.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO BUILD VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN THE STABILIZATION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE EAST BUFFALO COMMUNITY. TO HELP, ECONOMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND AESTHETICALLY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE REHAB OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S HOUSING STOCK. PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SOCIAL EXISTENCE.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE BUFFALO TEACHER FEDERATION IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER LOYALTY TO THE HIGHEST IDEALS IN EDUCATION AND TO AID IN BRINGING ABOUT THE REALIZATION OF THESE IDEALS. THE FEDERATION'S OBJECTIVE IS TO MAINTAIN THE TEACHING PROFESSION BY UPHOLDING A HIGH STANDARD OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE PROFESSION; AND TO IMPROVE THE MATERIAL WELFARE AND TO RAISE THE PROFESSIONAL EFFICIENCY OF THE TEACHERS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO AWAKEN IN THE PUBLIC MIND A SENSE OF SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION.

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE REAL PROPERTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT HOUSING OF NEEDY VETERANS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS.

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TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.

MISSION:

PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES DURING THEIR MOST DIFFICULT OR CHALLENGING TIMES WHILE THEIR CHILD IS RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATMENT IN BUFFALO.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ELDERLY, DISABLED AND LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO USE THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT CLIENTS MAY LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY. THE CENTER IS CO-TRUSTEE IN THE WNY COALITION POOLED TRUST WITH APPROXIMATELY $11 MILLION IN ASSETS.

MISSION:

WITH A FOCUS ON RACIALLY AND CULTURALLY AFFIRMING PRACTICES, BUFFALO PREP ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATIONAL ACCESS AND EQUITY AND PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS SCHOLARS OF COLOR. WE STRIVE TO NURTURE OUR SCHOLARS' BRILLIANCE WHILE EMPOWERING THEM TO ENGAGE CIVICALLY AS THEIR AUTHENTIC SELVES.