JOB ALERT: STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT

Published March 3, 2025

OPEN BUFFALO SEEKING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT

Job Alert: Open Buffalo Seeks Executive Operations Specialist

Published February 13, 2025

The Executive Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Director (ED) and the senior leadership team, ensuring the organization operates efficiently and effectively in pursuit of its social justice mission.

Job Alert: Open Buffalo Seeks Impact Officer

Published February 6, 2025

This role is for a dynamic leader who thrives in a versatile environment, seamlessly balancing strategic planning, hands-on program support, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Application for Open Buffalo’s Emerging Leaders Class of 2025 Is Now Open

Published February 6, 2025

Calling all up-and-coming change agents! Open Buffalo is again recruiting community members to join the ranks of over 175 Emerging Leaders and counting.

Open Buffalo Explores Models of Courageous Leadership with BPS Guardians of Equity

Published January 13, 2025

Open Buffalo collaborates with Buffalo Public Schools' Guardians of Equity to develop courageous leadership models that promote equity, inclusion and systemic change within the education system. 

Open Buffalo receives Inspire Change Grant from Buffalo Bills Foundation

Published December 23, 2024

Open Buffalo is honored to receive Inspire Change grant and recognition from the Buffalo Bills Social Justice Committee.

Open Buffalo Graduates 8th Cohort of Emerging Leaders

Published November 25, 2024

We at Open Buffalo are incredibly proud of each of the graduates, and we cannot wait to see how their projects develop as they begin to put them into action. 

Request for Proposals: Open Buffalo Seeks Cleaning Services

Published November 22, 2024

At the present time, the organization is seeking professional cleaning services for weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning duties.

Request for Proposals: Open Buffalo Seeks Bookkeeping Services

Published November 7, 2024

Open Buffalo is seeking a contracted bookkeeper to support the Administration & Finance Department of the organization.

Learning On The Move: Emerging Leaders Bus Tour

Published October 21, 2024

Informative community bus tour left leaders energized to begin putting ideas to work to improve their neighborhoods.

Calling All Creators: Digital Shorts Contest is Underway!

Published October 10, 2024

The goal of the contest is to challenge young adults to develop short social media videos that highlight the importance of clean, safe, reliable, and accessible transportation options for everyone.

Clean Mobility Buffalo: Community Survey

Published October 10, 2024

Information gathered from the survey will help Clean Mobility Buffalo and its many community partners strategize ways to make transportation cleaner, safer, and more reliable and accessible for everyone. 

Take climate action before next disaster strikes

Published October 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton and persistent superstorms are what it looks like for the Earth to fight back against human-driven climate change.

Historical Hero: Ruby Bridges

Published September 20, 2024

Open Buffalo salutes the life and bravery of Ruby Bridges and the battles she waged and continues to wage. Her courage gives us the strength to carry on our mission.

 

A Statement from Open Buffalo Amidst Alarming Surge in Injuries and Deaths of WNY Cyclists

Published September 19, 2024

it is myopic to believe that car ownership should afford one a greater claim to roadways and safe travel than any other form of transportation.

Oishei Foundation Speaks to Participation in Open Buffalo RPP Program

Published July 31, 2024

In its July "O Newsletter," John R. Oishei Foundation relayed its Race, Power, and Privilege training experience with Open Buffalo.

Open Buffalo Emerging Leaders Class of 2024 Embarks on Opening Retreat

Published July 22, 2024

This year’s Opening Weekend Retreat focused on healing and self-care practices and provided our Emerging Leaders with an opportunity to rest and build their own personalized self-care plans. 

The Annual Open Buffalo Color Run Returns Saturday, July 13!

Published July 10, 2024

The Color Run is all about free food, awesome music, and (washable) color dust for everyone!

OB Welcomes Dr. Jim Golden as Clean Mobility Fellow

Published July 1, 2024

In this role, Golden will spearhead Open Buffalo's contributions to the Clean Mobility Buffalo initiative, a coalition-based project funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). We are thrilled to welcome Golden, a longtime supporter of OB's ecological justice projects, to the team!

Thanks for another successful Movement Morning!

Published July 1, 2024

Without all of your help, our Open Buffalo family would not have had such an empowering and uplifting time together. We Look forward to creating more success with you next year.

Media Coverage from Open Buffalo's Jefferson Anti-Racism Press Conference

Published May 14, 2024

On Monday, May 13, Open Buffalo hosted a press conference commemorating the two-year mark after the white-supremacist terrorism attack that claimed the lives of 10 Black people in Buffalo at the Tops market on Jefferson Avenue.

Two Years Later – Progress and Priorities for Racial Justice

Published May 13, 2024

Two Years After the 5/14 Attack, Open Buffalo Marks Racial Justice Achievements and Current Priorities at Press Conference

Executive Director Franchelle Parker Delivers Keynote on Black Maternal Health in Niagara Falls

Published April 16, 2024

Her speech was entitled "How Racial Bias Shows up in Access to and Quality of Maternal Care."