Stronger Together.
Working with our clients to make a positive impact in our region and beyond. This is what we are all about. Hear some of the impactful stories we are honored to have helped author alongside our clients.
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Announcing our finalists.
Meet the twelve change makers who will share $1 million in awards from the Community Foundation.
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Celebrating a century.
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has helped ignite change in Western New York alongside our clients for 100 years.
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Working with us puts you in control of your charitable giving. We are simply here to guide. To empower. To activate. To help you initiate change. And ultimately build your legacy.
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Working with us puts you in control of your charitable giving. We are simply here to guide. To empower. To activate. To help you initiate change. And ultimately build your legacy.
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How to Give
We can create a giving plan that is unique to your charitable goals and the impact you want to make.
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Community Change
We are making a difference all over Western New York and maximizing impact in education, racial equity, the environment and arts and culture.
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Client Stories
We have so many inspiring stories of people just like you looking to make a difference.
FIND YOUR INSPIRATIONThe Good We Are All Doing
Education
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo brought together more than 200 partners to form Say Yes Buffalo. Since then, the high school graduation rate in Buffalo has increased by 15%.
LEARN MORERacial Equity
When we close the gaps in racial equity, our region can continue to grow by fulfilling its potential as a community of promise and opportunity for all.
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo convened over 150 regional environmental organizations and created a shared agenda to promote environmental change and conservation in Western New York.
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The Greater Buffalo region is steeped in art, history, architecture and culture. Sustaining and strengthening these assets will stimulate a powerful economic engine that will impact the quality of life in all of Western New York.
LEARN MORENews and Events
Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2020 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds
November 12, 2019Buffalo, NY – The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2020 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.…
Continue ReadingCommunity Partners Share Update on Efforts to Combat Threat of Lead Poisoning
October 22, 2019Buffalo, N.Y. – Today the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the City of Buffalo, Erie County, and the Buffalo and Erie…
Continue ReadingAndrew Gaerte Promoted to Associate Vice President, Giving Strategies at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
October 15, 2019Buffalo, NY — The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is pleased to announce that Andrew Gaerte has been promoted to Associate…
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