African Heritage Food Co-Op Joins Open Buffalo Network

Published 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.

Free Special Edition Newspaper Advocates for a Renaissance in All Buffalo Neighborhoods

Published 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.

Op-Ed: "Low-income New Yorkers take brunt of climate change"

Published June 7, 2016

None of us has the luxury of thinking climate change is someone else's problem, not even Albany.

PSC Taking Public Comments on Clean Energy Standard Plan

Published 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.

Harper Bishop Joins the Open Buffalo Team

Published May 4, 2016

Bishop brings wealth of experience to new role as Economic and Climate Justice Coordinator.

AG Schneiderman Joins Local Allies to Talk Climate Justice

Published 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.

Youth Forum on Climate Justice Elevates Young Voices

Published 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.

MAP is hiring for many positions this summer

Published 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!

“Crossroads Collective” Set to Create a New Economy on Frontlines of Climate Change

Published March 17, 2016

Collective's kickoff effort is a campaign to pass NY Renews climate justice reforms in Albany.

PPG Releases 2016 Community Agenda at Merriweather Library

Published January 15, 2016

PPG's "Community-Oriented Policing" focus area correlates with Open Buffalo's Community-Oriented Policing campaign.

Powerful & Diverse New Campaign Launches to Push New York State to Lead on Climate

Published 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.

Help to Shape PPG's 2016 Community Agenda

Published November 16, 2015

PPG Community Agenda is a blueprint to help realize their shared vision of a just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Buffalo.

Open Buffalo Celebrates Juneteenth

Published June 16, 2015

Beautiful weather and jubilant crowds lining Genesee Street made for a memorable Juneteenth of Buffalo 2015 Parade last Saturday.

PPG 2015 Agenda Boosts Open Buffalo Campaigns

Published January 16, 2015

Partnership for the Public Good's 2015 community agenda includes research support for Open Buffalo campaigns.

Organizing Powers Unleashed

Published December 5, 2014

Open Buffalo's rigorous Leading Change workshop weekend led social justice-minded crowd to breakthroughs and connections.

Open Buffalo a Winner

Published January 16, 2014

Open Society Foundations announces Buffalo is one of three sites selected for funding in the Open Places Initiative. 

Open Buffalo Proposal

Published January 15, 2014

Read the submitted Open Buffalo proposal.

The Public Good Radio Shows - Summer 2013

Published 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.