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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.
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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.
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 2023 Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund Competitive Grants Awards
December 5, 2023Buffalo, N.Y. — The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, on behalf of Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund, announced awards…
Continue Reading2024 William F. Thiel Trust Competitive Grant Process Opens
November 17, 2023Buffalo, N.Y. - The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking applications from qualified non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide services for the…
Continue ReadingCommunities of Giving Legacy Initiative Honors 2023 Community Champions at Annual ‘Pay It Forward’ Awards
November 13, 2023BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI) announced its 2023 Pay it Forward Award recipients who were honored at…
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