Collaborative Initiatives

In December 2021, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced a $100 million commitment to transform the financial strength and long-term viability of Western New York’s arts and culture community

When the pandemic arrived at doorsteps in mid-March 2020, dozens of funders in Western New York joined forces quickly to respond to the rapidly changing needs in our community.

This is an initiative with more than 200 partners created to strengthen our local economy by investing in the education of our City's future workforce.

The Roundtable includes more than 210 partners working together in different capacities to advance racial equity and accelerate shared regional prosperity.

This collaborative initiative aims to end lead poisoning, which can permanently reduce a child's ability to learn.

Communities of Giving Legacy Initiatives (CGLI)® inspires philanthropy for and within communities of color, and drives positive change in our youth.

A collaborative effort to ensure that by the time WNY children reach Kindergarten, they are prepared physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively to reach their full potential.

21st Century Fund is a giving circle that is open to anyone who wants to give back to Western New York.

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) brings together more than a dozen local partners to address critical changes and make homes safe and more energy-efficient in Buffalo.

The Community Foundation administers a funders collaborative of public, private, family and corporate foundations. It assesses the needs of our arts community, promotes collaboration and strengthens the sector.

Project Play Western New York is an initiative launched to ensure that children in the eight counties of Western New York have the opportunity to be active through sports.

The Water Equity Taskforce is a national learning exchange that ensures that all people have access to safe, reliable and affordable water.

This initiative focuses on engaging shoreline community foundations to advance a new era of water management.

Recognizing a need in our community, the Community Foundation brought together 11 initial investors to create a for-profit fund to invest for financial and social gains.

This initiative preserves and promotes the heritage of Buffalo’s oldest African American church.

Convened by the Community Foundation, the Western New York Environmental Alliance is now an independent, member-run coalition of more than 80 organizations working to protect and steward our environment and natural resources.

Read to Succeed Buffalo (RTSB) is an education-based initiative that encourages partners to support children in learning to read.

The Community Foundation is one of WNY's largest scholarship providers, awarding scholarships more than $2M each year.