Open Buffalo Releases 2022 Annual Report!

Published March 13, 2023

Reflecting on the past 12 months, 2022 hardened Open Buffalo's resolve to build community resilience, increased our capacity to love, and inspired us to double down on strengthening and uplifting the individuals who suffer racial, economic, and ecological injustices everyday. Our team invites you to explore what that looked like in action last year.

Request for Proposals: Community Partner Sought For Community Based Green Energy Project Focused On East Side

Published February 27, 2023

Heart of The City Neighborhood Inc. (HOCN) and Open Buffalo seek a Stakeholder Liaison to assure project connection with and representation of communities of people living in Buffalo’s East Side for a green mobility initiative.  Responses to this RFP must be received by 12pm, March 23, 2023.

Request for Proposals: Marketing/Advertising Team Sought For Community Based Green Energy Project

Published February 17, 2023

Heart of The City Neighborhood Inc. (HOCN) and Open Buffalo seek a communications team to shape branding, public relations, and marketing for a community-based 2.5 year campaign focused on green mobility in Buffalo’s East Side.

Sign up today: Power Up Summer Boot Camp for WNY Youth

Published February 16, 2023

Join Open Buffalo this June for a weeklong Community Organizing Boot Camp, in which we will train young leaders between the ages of 14-24 in a variety of Organizing skills and tactics.

When is Enough, Enough?

Published November 23, 2022

Open Buffalo statement on the Colorado Springs, CO shootings

Open Buffalo Civic Engagement Fellowship Reflection

Published November 13, 2022

During Civic Engagement fellowship with Open Buffalo, Temara Cross actively used and reflected on tools gained from previous leadership and outreach experiences.

Reflecting on my civic engagement fellowship with Open Buffalo

Published November 13, 2022

Byron Chavis: "Joining this fellowship was a great accomplishment for me personally, and it has been nothing but amazing."

Open Buffalo Podcast Relaunch

Published October 26, 2022

We're back and better! Premiering TONIGHT at 5pm is the re-launch of our podcast! 

 

 

Ecological Justice Training Coming 12/3. Register Today!

Published October 20, 2022

Learn about the history of environmental contamination in WNY, causes of climate change, and Just Transition solutions to help save the planet.

Parker Delivers Keynote Address at Hilbert College

Published October 7, 2022

On October 4, 2022, Hilbert College, as part of St. Francis week had Open Buffalo Executive Director Franchelle Parker as their keynote speaker. 

Job Alert: Open Buffalo Seeks to Hire Credible Community Messengers

Published September 29, 2022

The goal of the Credible Community Mentor position is to provide support and resources for youth returning from the juvenile justice system.

National Voter Registration Day 2022

Published September 22, 2022

Open Buffalo hosts an event for National Voter Registration Day

Funding Opportunity for Jefferson Avenue Tops Employees

Published August 9, 2022

In collaboration with Social Change, Open Buffalo will offer hardship awards to current and former Tops Supermarket employees.

 

Open Buffalo's 2nd Annual Color Run A Success

Published August 2, 2022

Fun was had by all at the annual event.

Open Buffalo is Honored to Be Selected for the 2022 Justice40 Accelerator Cohort

Published June 29, 2022

Anchored in love and service, the Justice40 Accelerator is a 12-month program that will provide Open Buffalo seed funding, technical assistance, training, connections, and peer support as we seek federal funding flowing from the Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative. 

Open Buffalo Celebrates Juneteenth 2022

Published June 18, 2022

Open Buffalo was in person at Juneteenth 2022!

One Month Later: Recovery, Resources, and Resolve

Published June 15, 2022

One month after the May 14 Tops terrorist attack, Open Buffalo provides an update on the ongoing recovery efforts and offers gratitude for widespread support.

Open Buffalo Baby Club

Published May 27, 2022

This program aims to build relationships with local families and give away baby supplies.

Open Buffalo statement on the Buffalo Massacre

Published May 18, 2022

Open Buffalo stands steadfast to our commitment to achieve racial equity in Buffalo.

Freedom Summer/716 Votes! Paid Phone & Text Banking Opportunity

Published May 5, 2022

Open Buffalo is looking for young adults to phone and text bank. Get paid $20 an hour!

Open Buffalo celebrates Sankofa 2022

Published April 5, 2022

At Open Buffalo's third annual Sankofa celebration, we took time to revisit our recent accomplishments and reconnect with our friends, partners, and allies.

Franchelle Parker honored by Buffalo Urban League

Published March 26, 2022

Franchelle Parker receives the Community Service Award at Buffalo Urban League's Annual Gala

The War Over Ukraine

Published March 11, 2022

Open Buffalo discusses the events of Ukraine with filmmaker Lukia Costello