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Community Services for Every1 Awarded $500,000 to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
FAST Fund will provide immediate financial aid to survivors of domestic violence, with a focus on individuals with disabilities in Erie and Niagara counties Buffalo, NY— Community Services for Every1 is proud to announce it has been awarded $500,000 from the Office on Violence Against Women’s Financial Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program. This grant establishes the Flexible...
Community Services for Every1 Invites Western New Yorkers to Brighten the Holidays Through Their Adopt a Family Program
The agency’s annual Adopt a Family program connects generous donors with local families experiencing hardship this holiday season. BUFFALO, NY – This holiday season, Community Services for Every1 is proud to launch its annual Adopt a Family program, inviting the Western New York community to spread joy and kindness to families in need. The agency is currently seeking local individuals, businesses, and organizations to “adopt” families served by...
Community Services for Every1 Receives $600,000 Grant to Support People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Affected by Domestic Violence
Funding bridges critical gaps in services Buffalo, NY – Community Services for Every1 is proud to announce that, in collaboration with the Family Justice Center of Erie County (FJC), the organizations received a $600,000 grant through the Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations (Underserved Program) through the Office of Violence Against Women. This transformative funding will strengthen Community Services and FJC’s ability...
Community Services For Every1 Launches Annual Adopt A Family
This holiday season, Community Services for Every1 is excited to kick off its annual Adopt a Family program, inviting the community to bring joy to families in need across Western New York. Community Services is actively seeking community members to “adopt” families served by the agency to help make their holiday wishes come true.
Community Services For Every1 Unveils The Lyceum; A New Hub of Empowerment and Opportunity in Buffalo’s Broadway-Fillmore District
Community Services for Every1 proudly unveiled the Lyceum, their groundbreaking, multifaceted space that provides housing and supportive services in the heart of Buffalo’s Broadway-Fillmore district. This transformative project, spearheaded by the nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and beyond, was a historic preservation and adaptive reuse of the former St. John Kanty Lyceum School. The Lyceum is also New York State’s first completed Clean Energy Initiative project.
Two Years After the 5/14 Attack, Open Buffalo Marks Racial Justice Achievements and Current Priorities at Press Conference
May 13, 2024 Media Contact:Max AndersonDeputy Director, Open BuffaloMax@openbuffalo.org716-218-9075 BUFFALO, NY — On Monday, May 13, alongside a host of community partners and allies, Open Buffalo, a racial justice nonprofit located one block away from the Jefferson Avenue Tops market, hosted a press conference to mark two years of intensified anti-racism work since that store became the target of a vicious act of anti-Black terrorism. We...
Community Services for Every1 Receives $30,000 from the M&T Charitable Foundation’s $900,000 “30 & 30 Initiative”
The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB), today announced that it has awarded $30,000 to Community Services for Every1. The grant is part of the 30 & 30 Initiative in which 30 organizations across the bank’s footprint received $30,000 to fight homelessness and develop affordable housing in low- to moderate-income communities. The 30 & 30 Initiative was launched in commemoration of the foundation’s 30th anniversary.
Community Services for Every1 Awarded $123,000 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
The grant funds Community Services’ Buffalo TIES (Togetherness, Inclusion & Empowerment Strategies), which expands the availability and accessibility of community-based employment and volunteer opportunities for young adults with disabilities. BUFFALO, NY- Community Services for Every1, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has been awarded $123,000 from the Mother Cabrini Health...
WNY STATE LEGISLATORS JOIN DDAWNY TO ADVOCATE FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) teamed up with several Western New York state legislators and the Developmental Disability Alliance of WNY (DDAWNY) on Thursday to call for funding in Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR EVERY1 LAUNCHES 2023 ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM
Community Services for Every1 is excited to launch its annual holiday fundraiser- Adopt a Family! The yearly drive brings together local businesses and community members to help support families who receive services from our agency. This winter there are more than 90 families up for “holiday adoption”, a 20% increase from just last year. Anyone interested in shopping and supporting our families can visit https://adoptafamily23.givesmart.com....