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    READY FOR THE SUMMER? THE BFNC SUMMER SOLSTICE WELCOMES THE CELEBRATION

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    NEW LOCATION, MANY ACTIVITIES, DELICIOUS FOOD, FUN EVENING!

    Jun 18,2026
    5:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT

    LOCATION: THE BARREL FACTORY
    65 Vandalia St
    Buffalo, NY 14204, USA

    2026 THEME: THE Neighborhood Backyard Bash

    Get ready to be part of the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc.’s ULTIMATE SUMMER SOLSTICE. This Neighborhood Backyard Bash-themed mix-and-mingle celebration will feature live music and dancing to the beats of a DJ, along with delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Enjoy a game of miniature golf or try your hand at corn hole.

    DRESS IN YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER ATTIRE  and BE READY FOR PHOTOS.

    THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT AWARDS
    As we welcome the summer season, we’ll also honor five (5)incredible Community Partners who share our mission to Unlock Potential and Enrich Lives. JOIN OUR MC FOR THE EVENING Ms. Rachel Henderson, Actress, Educator, and Writer as we honor:

    Rosalind Burgin, Partner, MMB Realty – Rashida Dowell, M&T Bank, – NYS Senator April Baskin – Giona Paolercio, AIA President at Paolercio Architecture, PLLC- Brian Charlton, BXI Consultants. President

    It’s an unforgettable evening, and we want YOU to be there!

    FUNDS raised at this event will support vital programs that enhance community FOOD ACCESS and SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS  empowering them with the skills and resources they need to achieve their full potential.

    Thank you for supporting our mission—your contribution makes all the difference!

    TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED at

    https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bfnc-summer-solstice–2026

    *** THERE ARE EARLY BIRD GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ***

    ** A NEW EXPERIENCE THIS YEAR!  JOIN US ON A VIP Distillery Tasting & Food Pairing Experience.  ***SO,  ENJOY THE VIP Experience AND the Summer Solstice Activities.   SEE THE TICKET DONATION PRICE.

    2025 Solstice Celebration Recap

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    THANK YOU for attending our 2025 Solstice Celebration!

    We hope to see you next year.

    The BFNC SOLSTICE was on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Templeton Landing Restaurant. The event featured a raffle, a live band, a DJ with great dance tunes, photo opportunities, a delicious menu of hors d’oeuvres and desserts, an open Bar, and the opportunity to sit on the patio and enjoy the lakeside view.

    We hope that all attendees had a great time. This event is BFNC’s only yearly fundraiser.

    WE THANK THE SOLSTICE SPONSORS AND ALL ATTENDEES. YOU ALL MADE THE EVENT MEMORABLE.

    Check out this video recap!

    A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!  GREAT EVENTS ONLY HAPPEN WITH CARING COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

    SUMMER SOLSTICE 2024 – A Celebration of Summer and Our Neighbors

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    GET READY for the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers Awards ( BFNC ) Summer Solstice 2024, It’s a feel-good event open to ALL.

    Guests are invited to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo’s lakefront, delicious food, fun drinks, great conversation, and laughter, one of the best raffles in the area, dancing to the sounds of one of Buffalo’s Best DJs, and enjoy the sounds of one of Buffalo’s greatest and unique musical talents, Vibrant Strings, a Sibling Trio who graces ALL genres of music on their violins (Classical, R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, etc).

    WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!  PLEASE BUY TICKETS AND REGISTER AT BFNCSolstice24.givesmart.com

    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    OUR SPONSORS ARE COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO HAVE EMBRACED THE VISION OF CELEBRATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY.

    THE 2024 PRESENTING SPONSOR IS GREAT LAKES BUILDING SYSTEMS

    SPONSORS (as of May 10, 2024)
    Presenting: Great Lakes Building Systems

     

    Silver Sponsors:

    • Hodgson Rus
    • RP Oak Hill
    • Gallagher Insurance

    Friends of BFNC

    • Roswell Park

     

    VIBRANT STRINGS

    ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF INSIDE THE BALL ROOM OR OUTSIDE ON THE PATIO OF TEMPLETON LANDING Buffalo.
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    *WE NEED YOUR EXCITEMENT and COMMUNITY SPIRIT as we celebrate 5 Community Leaders who embrace the care of assisting community members/Our Neighbors!  Each honoree will receive the BFNC GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD during the short 2024 Neighborhood Impact Awards Ceremony.*

    The 2024 Honorees include:

    • Isaac De Los Santos
      Vice President, Business Banking
      M&T Bank
    • Adam Perry
      Partner
      Hodgson Russ
    • Meelin Dian Chinkit-Wells, DDS
      UB School of Dental Medicine
    • Al-Nisa Banks
      Founder, Editor, Publisher – The Challenger Community
    • Gladys Diji, RN, MSN, FCNews
      Adjunct Professor, D‘ Youville University

     

    A quick Video of the 2023 Solstice 

    Highlights of the 2023 Good Neighbors Ceremony.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/88thAwDWvTGrgUJr/?

    WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!  PLEASE BUY TICKETS AND REGISTER AT BFNCSolstice24.givesmart.com

    A FEW PHOTOS THAT HELP TELL THE STORY OF FUN

     

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