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The Crossroads Collective is committed to building a new community economy. It is a new, first-of-its-kind alliance based in the city of Buffalo. We are activists, creators, growers, grassroots educators, organizers, and researchers who realize that all of today’s major battles for community justice are linked, and equally important. Crossroads is about grassroots movements throughout our city joining forces and winning on critical community concerns.
All who yearn for a Buffalo "just transition" — including racial justice, energy democracy, climate justice, food justice, economic justice — are invited to engage and help build the Crossroads Collective.
CROSSROADS COLLECTIVE MEMBERS
African Heritage Food Co-op // Coalition for Economic Justice // F.B. Community Land Trust // Open Buffalo // Massachusetts Avenue Project // Partnership for the Public Good // Public Accountability Initiative // PUSH Buffalo // Ujima Company // WASH Project // WNY Environmental Alliance
Just Transition Buffalo & Crossroads Collective News
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Open Buffalo Represents At Alliance for Clean Energy New York's Conference
Published on: September 30, 2019
Eric Walker, OB Climate Strategist, shared his perspective on New York's energy future at the ACENY fall conference.
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Open Buffalo Trainer Team Ready for Justice Leadership Institute!
Published on: August 26, 2019
The 2019 Open Buffalo Training Team is ready to facilitate a powerful community workshop for 100 community members at the first Justice Leadership Institute!
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Apply Today: Open Buffalo's First Justice Leadership Institute!
Published on: July 10, 2019
Open Buffalo's Justice Leadership Institute launches the first weekend of September! Join us and you can find power in your personal story, make change in your community, and gain organizing skills.
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Apply Today: Join Team OB as an NYIC VISTA!
Published on: June 5, 2019
Want to help end poverty in Buffalo? Develop valuable nonprofit skills and experiences? Give back to the community? If so, consider applying for Open Buffalo's 2019-20 NYIC VISTA position today!
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Open Buffalo Seeks Summer Interns
Published on: June 5, 2019
Open Buffalo (OB) is seeking Intern candidates with deep commitment to social change and that share our vision of an “Open” Buffalo.
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Mentoring Matters: Guide an Emerging Leader
Published on: May 22, 2019
Mentoring is a special partnership between two people based on commitment to the mentoring process, common goals/expectations of the partnership and mutual trust and respect.
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Open Buffalo Embodies Call to be ‘Agents of Change’ at NYSABPRL Caucus Weekend
Published on: February 18, 2019
Open Buffalo calls on state lawmakers to prioritize vulnerable communities, featured as presenters at the Caucus Weekend of the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators.
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OUR CITY's Anti-Displacement Month Kicks Off!
Published on: November 7, 2018
The Our CITY Coalition held a press conference to kick off November as Anti-Displacement Month, with upcoming events dedicated to inspire the Buffalo community to build a prosperous city for all.
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Learning on the Move: Emerging Leaders’ Buffalo Bus Tour
Published on: October 1, 2018
On the Buffalo Bus Tour, Open Buffalo's Emerging Leaders traded the classroom for an opportunity to learn about the city on the road and on foot.
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Buffalo Selected for New Anti-Displacement Policy Network!
Published on: March 27, 2018
Ten cities will work together on strategies to fight displacement and build inclusive, prosperous cities.
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People Power: Joining Forces to Address Gentrification in Buffalo
Published on: October 18, 2017
The summit stressed the interconnectedness of several problems in Buffalo, including police violence, the school to prison pipeline, lack of community control over resources, and racism.
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NY Renews Coalition Makes Statement on Hurricane Harvey
Published on: August 28, 2017
Statewide NY Renews coalition pushes for legislative reforms to advance climate and community justice.
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Tell Cuomo: NY Needs to Lead on Climate
Published on: March 17, 2017
It is unacceptable for New York to forgo aggressive climate action as President Trump works to dismantle vital climate and environmental protections. Support the Climate & Community Protection Act.
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African Heritage Food Co-Op Joins Open Buffalo Network
Published on: February 23, 2017
This co-op is an answer to the lack of black food store ownership in the black community. It is an attempt at giving ownership and control to those that live in the community. It is an effort to allow the dollar to circulate in the community.
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Free Special Edition Newspaper Advocates for a Renaissance in All Buffalo Neighborhoods
Published on: October 11, 2016
In collaboration with Open Buffalo, Rise Collaborative debuts the first issue of "No Boundaries" - a special-edition, free newspaper carrying stories from typically underreported areas of Buffalo.
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Op-Ed: "Low-income New Yorkers take brunt of climate change"
Published on: June 7, 2016
None of us has the luxury of thinking climate change is someone else's problem, not even Albany.
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PSC Taking Public Comments on Clean Energy Standard Plan
Published on: May 17, 2016
We are asking organizations that care about the transition to a renewable energy future to spread the word about these hearings and the public comment period.
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Harper Bishop Joins the Open Buffalo Team
Published on: May 4, 2016
Bishop brings wealth of experience to new role as Economic and Climate Justice Coordinator.
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AG Schneiderman Joins Local Allies to Talk Climate Justice
Published on: April 21, 2016
On the Eve of Earth Day, Local Grassroots Organizations Host New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for a Community Conversation on Climate Justice.
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Youth Forum on Climate Justice Elevates Young Voices
Published on: April 12, 2016
An incredibly diverse group of 75 children and teens in a series of workshops, activities, and theater games connected to climate change and climate justice.
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MAP is hiring for many positions this summer
Published on: April 6, 2016
MAP is THE place to get involved in addressing food insecurity issues in Buffalo! And NOW is the time to get involved!
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“Crossroads Collective” Set to Create a New Economy on Frontlines of Climate Change
Published on: March 17, 2016
Collective's kickoff effort is a campaign to pass NY Renews climate justice reforms in Albany.
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PPG Releases 2016 Community Agenda at Merriweather Library
Published on: January 15, 2016
PPG's "Community-Oriented Policing" focus area correlates with Open Buffalo's Community-Oriented Policing campaign.
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Powerful & Diverse New Campaign Launches to Push New York State to Lead on Climate
Published on: December 16, 2015
“NY Renews” campaign for good jobs, healthy communities, and 100% clean energy launches with support from over 40 community, labor, and environmental groups.
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Help to Shape PPG's 2016 Community Agenda
Published on: November 16, 2015
PPG Community Agenda is a blueprint to help realize their shared vision of a just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Buffalo.
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Open Buffalo Celebrates Juneteenth
Published on: June 16, 2015
Beautiful weather and jubilant crowds lining Genesee Street made for a memorable Juneteenth of Buffalo 2015 Parade last Saturday.
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PPG 2015 Agenda Boosts Open Buffalo Campaigns
Published on: January 16, 2015
Partnership for the Public Good's 2015 community agenda includes research support for Open Buffalo campaigns.
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Organizing Powers Unleashed
Published on: December 5, 2014
Open Buffalo's rigorous Leading Change workshop weekend led social justice-minded crowd to breakthroughs and connections.
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Open Buffalo a Winner
Published on: January 16, 2014
Open Society Foundations announces Buffalo is one of three sites selected for funding in the Open Places Initiative.
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Open Buffalo Proposal
Published on: January 15, 2014
Read the submitted Open Buffalo proposal.
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The Public Good Radio Shows - Summer 2013
Published on: August 19, 2013
Open Buffalo has taken over the airwaves this summer on the Partnership for the Public Good’s weekly radio show, The Public Good, to talk about some of the most pressing issues facing our community.
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Published on: June 24, 2019