716 Squash
Who We Are
The mission of 716 Squash is to empower youth in the city of Buffalo to reach their full potential as students, athletes, and engaged citizens by providing long-term support and life-changing opportunities through education, mentoring, service, and squash. We provide after school and summer programming in which students divide their time equally between academic and athletic time.
What We Do
Our goals are that every long-term program participant:
• Graduates from high school prepared for college and career
• Develops a strong work ethic and deep sense of integrity and personal character
• Understands and embraces lifelong habits of health and wellness
• Feels supported in personal and professional development
Contact
Location
97 Rosalia Street
Buffalo, NY 14216
Website
Amherst Youth Foundation
Who We Are
The Amherst Youth Foundation (AYF) is the premier fundraising organization, dedicated to supporting a broad and diverse range of programs to benefit the youth of Amherst, New York. To support this vision, the Foundation embraces the following values: Responsibility: Maintain the highest integrity and fiscal responsibility in the planning, execution, and ongoing management of Foundation activities. Partnership: Develop, reinforce and maintain productive collaborations and strong communications with our partner organization — the Amherst Youth Board, local school districts, other community organizations, all levels of government, and the community at large. Commitment: Provide sustainable resources that create opportunities for the youth of Amherst to achieve high goals and grow as responsible, caring members of our community. Learning: Support programs that provide meaningful learning experiences for our youth. MISSION The Amherst Youth Foundation strives to realize its Vision through ongoing, dedicated commitment to: Raise funds and deliver needed resources Maintain and operate the Youth & Family Center Support the development of services for children and families.
Contact
716-633-6773
Location
5005 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Website
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier
Who We Are
Founded in 1971, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier’s vision is that all children achieve success in life. Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring relationships that chance their lives for the better, forever.
What We Do
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier partners with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving:
- Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships,
- Avoidance of risky behaviors,
- Educational success.
We provide Community and Site Based Mentoring Programs that pair children ages 6 – 16 years in 1-to-1 mentoring relationships with carefully screened and trained volunteer mentors. Each match is supported by an agency Case Manager that provides guidance, support and fun and creative activity pathways that coincide with the child’s educational and personal interests including STEM, Workforce Development, Financial Literacy, Literacy, Healthy Living, Arts & Culture and Community Engagement.
Contact
1-716-873-5833
Location
100 River Rock Drive Suite 104
Buffalo, NY 14207
Website
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo
Who We Are
Our Mission is to provide a safe & stable experience that assures success is within reach of all our members – that they graduate from high school with plans for their futures & that they are living healthy lifestyles. Today with a focus on academic success, career development and leadership and building healthy youth and families, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo truly is the place where Great Futures Start. We have an annual membership of over 3,900 young people who range from 5-18 years of age. Every day, caring, professional staff seek to enrich the lives of girls and boys. We are dedicated to ensuring that our community’s disadvantaged youngsters have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.
What We Do
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo provides diversified activities that meet the interest of all youth in 5 Core Areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, Sports, Fitness & Recreation and The Arts.
Programs in these areas engage youth in activities with adults, peers and family members, enhancing self-esteem, building positive attitudes and behaviors and developing to their fullest potential.
Contact
1-716-825-1016 ext. 230
jmickens@bgcbuffalo.org
Location
282 Babcock Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
Website
EMW Boys & Girls club
Who We Are
Great Futures Start Here!
Boys & Girls Club of EMW has been a cornerstone of the community since opening it doors in 1974. Serving close to 1,000 youth, Boys & Girls Clubs of EMW provides a safe, structured and positive environment for young people after school, during holidays and summer vacation.
The Boys & Girls Club of EMW is part of a nationwide network. Located in every state, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and U.S. military installations overseas, Boys & Girls Clubs are delivering proven programs to millions of young people every day.
What We Do
Our Mission:
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of EMW provides:
- A safe place to learn and grow
- Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals
- Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences
- Hope and opportunity
Boys & Girls Club of EMWis a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization and donations are tax deductible.
Contact
1-716-652-9292
tracey.karp-theal@bgcemw.org
Location
2080 Girdle Road
Elma, NY 14059
Website
Northtowns Boys and Girls Clubs
Who We Are
For over 75 years The Northtowns Boys & Girls Clubs have been providing afterschool programming to youth ages 6-18 in Buffalo, the Town of Tonawanda and Cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. All 12 of our clubs provide quality programming for more than 3,000 boys and girls in the areas of character and leadership development; educational enhancement; career preparation; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation. Each day our kids are provided with hot meals.
What We Do
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Contact
1-716-873-9842 ext. 211
jmcdonald@bgcnt.net
Location
54 Riverdale Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
Website
Boys on the Right track, Inc.
Who We Are
Boys on the Right Track is a (9) nine week program resulting in increased life and leadership skills appropriate for boys aged 8-13 and of varying physical abilities. Specifically, boys will learn through fun games and activities and of course, running. This is a non-competitive running program and it is meant to instill leadership and other healthy behaviors.
- Effective Communication
- Diversity
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
- Peer Pressure and Bullying
- Other Health Living Skills
- Proper Running Form and Techniques
- Strength Training
What We Do
Teach life and leadership skills while training for a 5k.
Contact
1-716-316-1789
julietmeade@boysontherighttrack.com
Location
8656 DELAMETER ROAD
Angola, NY 14006
Website
CHC Learning Center
Who We Are
CHC LEARNING CENTER provides a quality educational program for students with multiple disabilities and special health care needs. We are a school committed to the belief that all children, regardless of the type of their disability are valued individuals who grow, develop, and learn. CHC offers an environment through which students can experience the educational arena in an individual, therapeutic, and age appropriate manner. We strive to be a positive role model and training site for parents, agencies, and the community.
What We Do
CHC Learning Center provides center-based classes for students 2-21 years of age, multidisciplinary evaluations, and adaptive equipment support.
Contact
1-716-831-8422 ext. 106
sryan@chcrainbow.com
Location
1085 Eggert Rd.
Amherst, NY 14226
Website
Erie Regional Housing Development Corp - The Belle Center
Who We Are
To offer innovative, educational, social and community building services for children, youth, senior citizens and families living in Western New York.
What We Do
Programs Include:
Day Care Program for 6 weeks to 4 years of age: Social/Emotional Development, Physical Development, Cognitive Development, Language Development
Out of School Time Program for children ages 5 to 12: Academics- tutorial in reading, math, social studies and computer lab; Arts and Crafts, Swimming and Dance; Character Development and Parental Involvement.
Buffalo AmeriCorps Program
Senior Citizens Program age 60 and beyond: Arts and Crafts, Field Trips, Swimming, Exercise, Workshops, Light breakfast and Lunch served daily.
Evening Program ages 13 to 24 years of age, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball and Hockey League Practice, Fitness and Weight Room, Game Room.
Food Pantry, Workshops, ESL Classes.
Contact
1-716-845-0485 ext. 209
jhernandez@thebellecenter.org
Location
104 Maryland St
Buffalo, NY, NY 14201
Website
Friends of Buffalo Youth
Who We Are
Our mission is to provide girls with the guidance and support they need in their academic and social activities. Most importantly, we strive to help each girl become a successful and independent contributing member of the community.
Contact
716- 836-2322
Location
438 Main Street, Suite 106
Buffalo, NY 14202
Website
Girl Scouts of Western New York
Who We Are
Girl Scout Volunteers make a tremendous impact on their lives of our girls – both today and in their futures. 70% of US Senators are Girl Scout alumnae; virtually every female astronaut who flew in space was once a Girl Scout. Wouldn’t you love to influence the next great generation of girl leaders?
What We Do
We have a variety of opportunities to meet your interests, including ongoing troops, short-term series programs and one-time events. We will work with you to design a volunteer plan that fits your schedule. Girl Scout experience NOT required – full training provided!
Contact
1-716-935-6073
Location
3332 Walden Ave. Suite 106
Depew, NY 14043
Website
Homespace Corporation
Who We Are
Summary
For the past 20 years, Homespace Corporation has been succesfully helping young, single women (age 14-21 years old) to forge a better life for themselves and their children. Homespace provides a safe, nurturing environment where these young women can learn the skills to enhance themselves and their families, and break the cycle of public welfare dependency. Residents receive training in job-readiness, budgeting, household management, nutrition, parenting, as well as comprehensive clinical services.
Homespace and Second Chance Home are a Family. We are guided by Integrity, treating everyone with dignity and respect. Our families, guests, and staff are given the Security of a safe and caring environment. We encourage Empowerment driven by knowledge. Homespace succeeds when we work in Collaboration with our internal and external partners who will help us achieve our mission.
Vision
Homespace Corporation strives to be the premier agency in WNY that provides services for at-risk young women and empowers them to be independent members of the community.
Mission
Homespace Corporation supports at-risk young women to achieve independence two generations at a time.
Values
Family – Self-Sufficiency – Responsibility – Security – Resiliency
What We Do
For 25 years, Homespace Corporation has been succesfully helping youth (age 14-21 years old) to forge a better life for themselves and their children.
Second Chance Home
Provides parenting youth between the ages of 14-21 with a safe, supportive home to raise their children while working towards their goals related to permanency, self-sufficiency and parenting. Click here to view our Fact Sheet.
Next Step
Next Step is an Agency Operating Boarding Home for female youth ages 14 to 21 providing more intense independent living skills for youth stepping down from residential care. This program allows for safety, structure and support prior to foster youth moving into a supervised independent living program. Click here to view our Fact Sheet.
Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP)
Supportive apartment program for 17-21 year old pregnant, parenting or single young women in the Foster Care system. Our program focuses on using the Trauma Informed Care Model to embrace the needs of our youth and deliver services that are based on trust, safety, choice, empowerment, and collaboration. Click here to view our Fact Sheet .
Community Supervised Independent Living Program (COMM SILP)
Community living program is an option for youth who have “graduated” from our residential programs. Youth in this program choose an approved apartment anywhere in Erie or Niagara County and Homespace pays their rent and utilities until they are 21 years old. At that time they take over the lease and remain in the apartment as an adult.
Young Parent Resource & Empowerment Program (Y-PREP)
Young Parent Resource & Empowerment Program (Y-PREP) is a community-based program that supports at-risk young mothers and young fathers aged 14 to 22. Click Here To view our brochure. For admission and referral please contact Rebecca Prendergast at 716-881-4600, ext. 236.
Contact
7169549153
Location
737 Delaware Avenue Suite 10
Buffalo, NY 14209
Second Chance Home
1171 Michigan Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
Website
Junior Achievement of WNY
Who We Are
Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy.
Our volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students to dream big and reach their potential.
Junior Achievement of WNY serves the eight counties of Western New York: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming- and has volunteer opportunities in schools in each county.
What We Do
Volunteers present Junior Achievement’s professionally developed curriculum which provides students in grades K-12 the knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship that they need to own their economic success, plan for their future and make smart choices.
As a Junior Achievement (JA) volunteer, you are provided with a one hour training and all of the necessary teaching materials including scripted lesson plans and tools to be successful in the classroom. JA volunteers are encouraged to share their own “real world” experiences with students.
Time commitment varies from five-seven lessons, each about 40 minutes in length. Volunteers can select an opportunity that is most convenient for them from a list of available schools. Schedules are determined directly between the volunteer and teacher they are paired with.
Contact
1-716-853-1381 ext. 213
Location
6255 Sheridan Drive, Suite 210
Williamsville, NY 14221
Website
Kids Escaping Drugs
Who We Are
The Renaissance Campus is Western New York’s only residential facility for adolescents ages 12-20 struggling with the disease of addiction. Kids Escaping Drugs supports the Renaissance Campus by fundraising and planning events throughout the year, as well as our Community Outreach program, Face2Face. Every day, Kids Escaping Drugs empowers adolescents and their families to combat the disease of addiction through our community outreach, education, and early intervention program, Face2Face. In 2017 Kids Escaping Drugs was able to deliver Face2Face programming to over 17,000 local adolescents and their families as well as countless teachers and community members.
What We Do
The Renaissance Campus is a 24/7 facility for adolescents ages 12-20 struggling with the disease of addiction. The kids that come to our Campus come to reclaim their lives free from addiction.
Learning Disabilities Association of WNY, Inc.
Who We Are
The mission of The Learning Disabilities Association of Western New York, Inc. is to provide high-quality individualized, comprehensive, and innovative services, which support, educate, and empower all individuals with learning and/or developmental disabilities.
What We Do
LDA of WNY provide adults with learning disabilities a variety of programs and services that can help them reach their potential.
Independent Living
NYS Certification Tutoring
Vocational Employment
Post Secondary Coaching
The Learning Center
Residential Services
I-Voice Self Advocacy Group
I-LEARN / Adult Socialization
Starlight Studio and Art Gallery
Contact
1-716-874-7200 ext. 239
KJONES@LDAOFWNY.ORG
Location
2555 ELMWOOD AVE
KENMORE, NY 14217
Website
Peace Of The City Ministries
Who We Are
Peace Of The City’s mission is to be a force for good in under-resourced Buffalo neighborhoods, loving and empowering children, teens and their families in the name of Christ through our four guiding priorities: literacy, the arts, advocacy, and transformation.
POTC programs are developed to embrace and love kids, teens, and their families creating an environment where youth are challenged and inspired to overcome the barriers of illiteracy and excel beyond the cyclical poverty into which they are born. POTC’s trauma-informed care model supports the academic, physical, social and emotional health and transformation of youth. Our programs include Peace Club, formerly Homework Club (K-6th grade), Literacy For All (K-12th grade), and Teen Empowerment (7th–12th grade) including Teen Club, Creative Arts, our “Shakespeare Comes to (716)” theater ensemble, Workforce Continuum, College Prep, and After Hours tutoring.
What We Do
Together, these initiatives create a web of opportunity and support for our well-loved children and teens to move the needle academically and realize their full potential. In addition to program hours, staff initiate and share in numerous mentoring opportunities, small group outings, and life events with our students throughout the year because of the highly-relational nature of our programming.
Contact
1-716-986-0970
scabral@peaceofthecity.org
Location
429 Plymouth Ave Suite3
Buffalo, NY 14213
Website
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation
Who We Are
The Seneca Street Community Development Corporation (Seneca Street CDC) partners with our neighbors in the Seneca Babcock community to provide a supportive environment to overcome educational, social and economic barriers. We provide opportunities for the entire community to acquire skills that build resiliency, self-reliance, and confidence, enhancing the quality of life and potential for current and future generations in our neighborhood.
What We Do
Seneca Street CDC programming offers a place for children and youth in the Seneca Babcock neighborhood to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing, productive environment.
During the school year, Seneca Street CDC offers the Afterschool @ Seneca Street Program for students K-8 and the Teen Program for high school students. Both programs run Monday through Thursday, with the Afterschool @ Seneca Street Program running from 3:00-5:30 and the Teen Program from 3:00-5:30. The Afterschool program provides participants with homework help and enrichment activities all geared towards learning, exploration, and exposure. Weekly Enrichment Options include Environmental Club, Girls on the Run, Sewing Club, Computer Lab, and Engineering for Kids. Both programs provide students with a hot, homemade dinner.
During the summer months the CDC offers our summer program, Summer @ Seneca Street for kids K-8. Each week has a theme, including enrichment activities and field trips. Teens are involved as well in Mayor Summer Youth, a city-wide program in which teens act as leaders in the community to make a positive impact.
For community outreach, the CDC offers a variety of programs to benefit the members of the Seneca Babcock community, including free programming and participation in our Seneca Street Community Garden.
We are looking for volunteers who want to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families. We are seeking those who are able to provide homework help and/or assist with weekly enrichment options, who are able to give our community members positive support and guidance.
Contact
1-716-939-3501
bewen@senecastreetcdc.org
Location
1218 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
Website
The Teacher's Desk
Who We Are
The Teacher’s Desk is the store in Buffalo where teachers shop free for students in need. Our mission is to distribute free school supplies to students in need, encourage teachers and provide purpose through volunteerism.
What We Do
We annually distribute over $5 million of books, supplies and resources to 5,000 teachers at 180 schools in Western New York at which 70% or more of the student population qualify for the Federal free or reduced lunch program.
We host 15 special needs groups during the week who package product for our store, allowing them to contribute to their community.
Weekly, 200 volunteers replenish our store shelves, sort inventory and help teachers pack up their selections.
Contact
1-716-348-3412
volunteer@theteachersdesk.org
Location
22 Northampton St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
Website
Willie Hutch Jones Educational & Sports Programs
Who We Are
The mission of the Willie Hutch Jones Educational and Sports Programs are to provide instruction, at no cost, in fundamental skill development, academic enrichment in science, engineering & math, delinquency prevention, finance management, foreign language instruction, youth leadership and lifetime social skills for resilient youth throughout Western New York. Our programs allows its participants to compete in science competitions locally and regionally, make constructive use of leisure time and refrain from violence and other illegal behaviors; thereby becoming better prepared for employment and to be productive members of society.
Contact
716-883-6243
Location
411 Olympic Ave. Suite #115
Buffalo, NY 14215
Website
Youth For Christ Buffalo
Who We Are
YFC Buffalo reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.