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Below, please find the latest news about the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, our clients, partners and grantees.
News
Wall Street Journal features Impact Say Yes Buffalo
With graduation and attendance rates increasing, longer school days and unprecedented collaboration across multiple sectors, Say Yes Buffalo caught the attention of Wall Street Journal reporter Leslie Brody. Click to read Leslie’s story and learn more about Say Yes Buffalo.
Community Foundation Pres/CEO discusses role of philanthropy at national conference
In April, our President/CEO President/CEO Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker was asked to speak on a panel at Recommit to Kids | The Summit for America’s Promise, which was chaired by General and Mrs. Colin Powell and President Bill Clinton served as the keynote speaker. The panel focused on how to support communities coming together to make change for kids.
$250,000 Awarded to Wyoming County Health Care Programs Through the William F. Thiel Fund
The William F. Thiel Fund, a fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, recently granted a total of just over $250,000 to four Wyoming County nonprofit organizations in the health services sector for the 2017 grant cycle.
Wyoming Foundation Now Accepting 2017 Grant Applications
The Wyoming Foundation, a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is now accepting grant applications from Wyoming County nonprofit organizations for its 2017 grant cycle.
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Announces Hire of Director, Community Impact
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, a 501©(3) public charity, announces a new hire to further the organization’s mission of connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York.
Local Nonprofit Organizations Invited to Apply for Grants Benefiting Niagara County
The Yahoo Community Benefit Fund and the Yahoo Community Fund for Niagara County, two grant funds administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, are now accepting applications from nonprofits serving Niagara County.
Competitive Grants Process Opens for Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts
The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts is now accepting grant applications for its 2017 granting cycle.
Community Foundation Hires new Director of Client Relations; Promotes Masiello to Senior Director
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is pleased to announce a new hire and a promotion that will enhance services provided to clients to ensure their charitable goals become reality.
Community Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Students are invited to apply by March 1, 2017. WNY students received $2.1 million through the Foundation's scholarship process in 2016.
Horace L. Mann
Because he had the foresight to leave his legacy in the hands of the Community Foundation, Horace L. Mann will be able to respond to the most critical community needs - forever.
Matchmaking Success: charitySTRONG Coming On
Less than three months after its launch, charitySTRONG has made its first match between a nonprofit and a new volunteer board member.
Norman Goldfarb Award Fund - Blazing a Trail for Future Leaders
A tireless fighter for human rights, Norman Goldfarb dedicated years of leadership to ensure equal opportunities for all people in all walks of life.
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Announces Three Promotions
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announces three promotions to further the Foundation’s work of connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York.
Community Foundation Accepting Applications for 2017 Grants
More than $1,000,000 will be awarded to Western New York nonprofit organizations through competitive grants processes.
Giving for Generations
For the Vogt siblings, their family's legacy of giving will be passed down for future generations to come through the Vogt Family Foundation.
