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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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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 its 2012 launch, the high school graduation rate in Buffalo has increased by 27 percentage points.
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.
LEARN MOREEnvironment
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.
LEARN MOREArts and Culture
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 Announces Grant Process is Open for Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative
August 16, 2022Buffalo, N.Y. – The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2022 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts &…
Continue ReadingNominations Open for 2022 Pay It Forward Awards and Two New Awards Honoring Judge Hugh B. Scott
August 10, 2022Buffalo, N.Y. - The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI) is pleased to announce that the nomination process for its…
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July 14, 2022Important Updates About the Community Foundation’s New Client Portal The Community Foundation has updated its core operational system to support…
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