Five Star Bank Awards $2000 to Fund BFNC Hope Center

The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers’ (BFNC) mission of assisting individuals with overcoming life obstacles include a network of services. With the assistance of the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County and Five Star Bank the BFNC Hope Center was created to provide participants customized financial coaching and planning to enhance quality of life, increase financial security, and develop skills to achieve economic independence.

The BFNC Hope Center, based upon the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Pathway to Prosperity program, is a neighborhood resource center that offers individuals and families the ease of obtaining the financial assistance they need at one location.

“Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers for over 100 years has been in the business of elevating and assisting neighbors with acquiring the skills needed to achieve their life goals and independence,” stated Ricardo I. Herrera, BFNC Executive Director.