Please register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mommy-matters-goes-outside
MOTHERS FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND or FAMILY MEMBER who NEEDS A BREAK.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE WALK AND CHAT.
WHERE: 76 Orange Street Buffalo, NY – The BFNC Neighborhood House
Topics include: AI tools, safe online shopping, spotting scams, online banking, Smartphone apps, internet safety, passwords & account security + much more!
Getting to Know Your Smartphone/Tablet
Teach: Teach basic settings, buttons, and screen navigation.
Apply: Adjust display/sound settings and organize home screen icons.
THE COMPLETE SCHEDILE CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWNLOADED.
The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC) is excited to host our annual Fall Fest on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 PM at 76 Orange Street, Buffalo, NY.
This free community celebration brings families together for an evening of fun and wellness. Activities will include pony rides, face painting, health and wellness vendors, DJ music, great food, and more. The event provides a meaningful opportunity for organizations like yours to connect with families, share resources, and strengthen community partnerships.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM https://forms.gle/wiFAPFKgkdMTe8ZE6
We would be delighted to have your organization join us as a participating partner. Your involvement helps ensure that our community members receive valuable support and information. Participating partners are asked to host a table or tent to share materials and engage with attendees about the services you provide.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our community. We look forward to celebrating with you this fall.
Warm regards,
LaShawn Brown
Director of Youth Services
76 Orange Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
Ph: (716) 856-0363 x246
Fax: (716) 856-1432
ARE YOU READY TO TRY YOUR LUCK? ANNOUNCING THE BFNC SOLSTICE
ONLINE AUCTION IS OPEN!
Great opportunities, an example of an Auction item includes a Josh Allen football jersey!!
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2026 Workshop Date
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11-Jun
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Basic Financial Literacy/How To Read A Check Stub
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16-Jul
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Computer & Digital Literacy
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13-Aug
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Job Readiness & Professional Foundations
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17-Jan
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Soft/Interpersonal Skills
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15-Oct
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Balancing Work/Personal Life
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12-Nov
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Job Search Strategies
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WE HOPE YOU CAN ATTEND!
“WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER.” This phrase has remained on my mind as I reflect on the Buffalo and Western New York community’s response following the mass shooting tragedy of May 14, 2022. This is a day that will be remembered forever. In the aftermath, our community demonstrated resilience, compassion, and unity, reminding us that while no single agency can do it all, together we can create meaningful and lasting change.
We have grown stronger by recognizing that it is up to all of us to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. By continuing honest conversations and thoughtful planning, we can address the challenges that many Buffalo residents face every day.
I believe the most meaningful way to honor the ten lives lost to racial violence is by working collectively to remove barriers and resolve the inequities that persist in our community. Hate has no place here. Scarcity should not exist, and everyone deserves access to the resources needed not just to survive, but to thrive.
Together, WE CAN ACCOMPLISH THIS.
I will always remember, and I remain committed to strengthening our city and our communities by centering the needs, voices, and well-being of our community members.
Chandra Redfern, MS.
CEO
Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC)
***DETAILS AND TO REGISTER: CALL: 716-856-0363 EXT: 246 or visit www.bfnc.org
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(Buffalo, NY) GREAT NEWS FOR BUFFALO area caregivers and the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC). BFNC has received a $1.4 million, 3-year grant to build the “Caring Together” collaborative respite program for caregivers, which includes the local faith-based community.
The new 3-year grant will enable BFNC to build on its previous caregivers’ respite programs and expand its collaboration with the faith-based community, encouraging local churches to establish support initiatives for caregivers.
“The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is at the forefront of providing support for Caregivers. Caregivers deserve to feel heard and seen. BFNC is thrilled to help fill an important gap in the Buffalo and Western New York communities through the Caring Together program. We look forward to expanding our work with area Caregivers,” stated Chandra Redfern, CEO of the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers.
Redfern adds that “the 3-year grant provides our agency with the opportunity to develop the Caring Together Program as a network to uplift and support caregivers in several communities.”
WE ASK THE FAITH BASED COMMUNITY TO PLEASE JOIN THE NETWORK.
(Buffalo, NY) GREAT NEWS FOR BUFFALO area caregivers and the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC). BFNC has received a $1.4 million, 3-year grant to build the “Caring Together” collaborative respite program for caregivers, which includes the local faith-based community.
The new 3-year grant will enable BFNC to build on its previous caregivers’ respite programs and expand its collaboration with the faith-based community, encouraging local churches to establish support initiatives for caregivers.
“The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is at the forefront of providing support for Caregivers. Caregivers deserve to feel heard and seen. BFNC is thrilled to help fill an important gap in the Buffalo and Western New York communities through the Caring Together program. We look forward to expanding our work with area Caregivers,” stated Chandra Redfern, CEO of the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers.
Redfern adds that “the 3-year grant provides our agency with the opportunity to develop the Caring Together Program as a network to uplift and support caregivers in several communities.”
In 2022, BFNC, in partnership with 4 community agencies, launched the Gathering Place program, which provided a two-pronged approach to supporting caregivers and their loved ones. This program continues as a FREE initiative providing support to family caregivers of older adults (aged 55 and older) in Western New York.
The current Care Givers House services are offered at the BFNC Life Center at the Westminster Community on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12 pm-3 pm.
The Care Givers program at the BFNC Life Center demonstrated clearly the importance of the initiative to caregivers and their loved ones.
Redfern adds, “Unpaid caregivers are the backbone of community health and deserve an opportunity to release stressors.”
The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC), a community-based agency, has a collaborative history of over 130 years of service to the Buffalo community. We provide a safety net of human services to assist residents of Erie and Niagara Counties on their path to success. Learn more at www.bfnc.org. Follow our stories on Facebook: buffalobfnc, on Instagram, and on LinkedIn. Listen to podcast conversations on the “BFNC Living podcast.”
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About the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a grantmaking organization dedicated primarily to sustained investment in the quality of life of the people of Southeast Michigan and Western New York. The two areas reflect Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.’s devotion to his hometown of Detroit and greater Buffalo, home of his beloved Buffalo Bills NFL team. Prior to his passing in 2014, Mr. Wilson provided that a significant share of his estate be used to continue a life-long generosity of spirit by funding the Foundation that bears his name. Based in Detroit, the Foundation began with a $1.2 billion grantmaking capacity over a 20-year period, which expires on January 8, 2035. This structure is consistent with Mr. Wilson’s desire for the Foundation’s impact to be immediate, substantial, measurable, and overseen by those who knew him best. For more information, visit www.rcwjrf.org.
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Media Contact: Jennifer Parker(JPC)- 716-866-4916 Jparker@jparkerpr.com
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