The Cultures of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI) was established in 2008 under the umbrella of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.

The Steering Committee consists of 16 multi-cultural and multi-ethnic leaders who recognize the importance of endowment-building as a sustainable means of inspiring philanthropy for and within communities of color.  The members all share a desire to “pay it forward” in honor of those who helped them succeed by creating a legacy of success that will encourage collective giving to support positive change in the lives of youth living in low-income communities of color. 

This Giving Circle’s initial focus will be on providing these youth with access to people, places and experiences that will both inform and assist them in achieving positive life goals.

CGLI Goals:
• Inspiring additional philanthropy within communities of color in our region;
• Providing an endowed vehicle for collaborative grantmaking that is capable of greater impact; and
• Supporting non-profit organizations that improve quality of life for communities of color

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