Emerging Leaders Applications are Open!

Published May 4, 2023

The Emerging Leaders Program is changing the face of leadership and decision-making in our communities. It is distinguished by its unique focus on leadership for justice and social change, as well as our community of alumni and mentors.

WKBW Visits Open Buffalo

Published April 21, 2023

Open Buffalo makes the News!

Open Buffalo’s Youth Action Leaders Take Civic Engagement Training On the Road

Published March 15, 2023

On February 28, Open Buffalo’s Youth Action team led a civic engagement training, “Train for a Change,” for the Erie-Niagara AHEC PATCH Teen Educators.

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."