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.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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NAMI MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES RELATED TO MENTAL ILLNESS INCLUDING THE ELIMINATION OF STIGMA.

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TO PROVIDE BENEFITS, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, REPRESENTATION, AND UNION ADMINISTRATION FOR ITS LOCAL MEMBERS.

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KEEPING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TOGETHER BY OFFERING EMERGENCY HOUSING AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT AS THEY WORK TO FIND THEIR WAY BACK HOME.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORTING SERVICES TO THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES IN BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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TO PROVIDE INTERIM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK RESIDENTS WITH MEDICALLY RELATED CONDITIONS WHO MAY BE TEMPORARILY INELIGIBLE FOR AID FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES.

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.

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THE FRANCISCAN CENTER, INC. IS A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION ORGANIZED IN NOVEMBER 24, 1981 UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A TRANSITIONAL SHELTER AND ADMINISTERS TO THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION, INSTRUCTIONAL, CULTURAL AND OTHER WHOLESOME ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO AID AND MAINTAIN THEIR SOUND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND MENTAL CONDITION.

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THE MISSION OF WNY HEROES IS TO PROVIDE VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES, AND THE WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF DECEASED VETERANS WITH ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THEIR LIVES AND SUSTAIN THEIR DIGNITY.

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THROUGH RIGOR AND STRUCTURE, BUFFALO CREEK ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL PREPARES FIFTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE AND POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY.

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STUDENTS AT ST. MARY'S SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF BY SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT FUND SCHOOL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE SCHOOL AND DEAF CULTURE.

MISSION:

PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FURTHER ENGAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ORAL HEALTH CLINICAL RESEARCHERS.MAXIMIZE VALIDITY AND EFFICIENCY OF ORAL HEALTH CLINICAL RESEARCH BY PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF SOUND AND INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGIES IN DESIGN, CONDUCT, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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OWNERSHIP OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING WHOSE SOLE TENANT WAS ORACLE CHARTER SCHOOL (THE SCHOOL).IN FEBRUARY 2018, THE SCHOOL'S AUTHORIZER VOTED TO DENY THE SCHOOL'S APPLICATION FOR A CHARTER RENEWAL OF ITS CHARTER, WHICH WAS TO EXPIRE AS OF THE END OF THE DAY ON JUNE 30, 2018, THE LAST DAY OF THE SCHOOL'S FISCAL YEAR. ACCORDINGLY, THE EDUCATION PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE SCHOOL CEASED AND WAS TERMINATED AS OF THE END OF THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR. THE BUILDING WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD IN OCTOBER 2019.

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OPEN BUFFALO IS A CIVIC INITIATIVE, AN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION AMONG A DIVERSE GROUP OF PARTNERS, TO MAKE MAJOR, LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTS IN JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND DEMOCRACY. OPEN BUFFALO AIMS TO INCREASE CAPACITY FOR LOCAL SYSTEMIC CHANGE AT THE LEVEL OF THE INDIVIDUAL, OF THE COMMUNITY AND OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE FIELD.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO REPRESENT ITS MEMBERS IN THE NEGOTIATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF LABOR, PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF GRIEVANCES. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS A CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FUND TO FINANCE PROGRAMS BENEFITING THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR A GREATER DEGREE OF EQUITABLE FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN CARRYING OUT EMPLOYER FUNCTIONS.