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    Breakfast with Santa Hosted at the Moot Center

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    Our First Breakfast with Santa in the Fruit Belt Community
    The BFNC CEO, Chandra Redfern, expressed that she wanted to host a single parent family Holiday event to provide a morning of uplifting parents and their children. The BFNC staff, community sponsors, and several volunteers that included members of Jack and Jill of America Incorporated, Buffalo Chapter and numerous gift donors worked to make the breakfast an enjoyable experience. Our guests selected their hot breakfast choices and were served by volunteers. After their breakfast, there was the Big Raffle! Raffle items included a large flat screen TV, an Air fryer, Visa Gift cards, movie theme baskets, and more. After the raffle, storyteller Karima Amin shared two engaging stories with the families. Story time was followed by a visit from Santa and his little helpers. To the families surprise each family received a bag of gifts for their children and a special comfort bag filled with relaxing gift items for the parents. We look forward to creating “Breakfast with Santa” 2022!  The photos help tell the story. More Photos can be seen on Facebook @buffalobfnc.

    The Holiday Smiles Were Uplifting


    Santa was a Standout

    Great Things Happen with Great People and Caring Hearts
     

    A THANK YOU TO SPONORS, GIFT DONORS and COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS

    West Herr Chevy of Williamsville *(GOLD SPONSOR)

    Colby Development, LLC
    Doing The Will of God Church
    Ephesus Ministries
    Jack and Jill of America Incorporated, Buffalo Chapter
    BFNC Board of Directors

    GIFT DONORS

    Elmwood Kiwanis Club
    Evans Bank Tonawanda and Amherst Branches
    Home Beneath Our Feet, Inc.

    COMMUNITY HELPERS who saw a need and helped in so many ways.

    Debbie of Interior Furniture
    Mike of Southwest Spirits
    Thaddeus Dunn, the Founder and CEO of Right Fit Recruiting, LLC
    Photos by Nancy Parisi www.nancyjparisi.com

     

     

     

    BFNC FALL 2021 Community Events

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    Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers Community Events for Fall 2021

    I. Tuesday, November 9, 2021, A Fruit Belt Neighborhood Conversation

    The BFNC New CEO, Chandra Redfern is inviting the community to a Conversation about the Fruit Belt neighborhood.  BFNC, an agency founded and located in the Fruit belt, would like to hear the thoughts and visions of neighbors about community and share information about BFNC services that can help community residents.

    Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – 6:00 pm @ the Moot Center 292 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Conversations and Refreshments. Please let us know if you can attend.
    Call: (716)856-0363 or Email: lharwell@bfnc.org

     

    II.  Thursday, November 18, 2021, The Annual Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon is Back!
    *** SEATING FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED.  NO ADDITIONAL SEATINGS AVAILABLE. ****  

    This year we have added an additional gift of care.  A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMMUNITY SENIORS will receive a FREE Gift Grocery Gift Card to purchase a Turkey during the BFNC  #BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR – THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVE AWAY.  ** LIMITED SUPPLY FOR GIVEAWAY**  More Details to Come. 
                

    Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon
    *** EVENT IS NOW CLOSED!
    *** We have reached capacity for this event. ***

    COVID-19 SAFETY has reduced the number of seating for the luncheon. 

     

    III. Breakfast with Santa – A Holiday Event for Single Parents and their children
    ****REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. SPACE WAS LIMITED. *****
    * We have reached capacity for this event. COVID-19 SAFETY has reduced the number of seating for the luncheon.
    Saturday, December 18, 2021– Breakfast with Santa Holiday Event – We are celebrating single parents and their children on this day. 

    ***COVID SAFETY: Facial Masks are required for parents and children.***

     

     

    IV. A Workshop Series for SENIORS, CAREGIVERS and COMMUNITY RESIDENTS based upon The Age Mastery Programs (AMP) created by the National Council on Aging.  The workshop series review pathways that help you create a manageable plan for living your best life.
    When: November through January 2022 (Zoom and in person events) 

    To Register and for information Call: (716) 853-0600 ext. 132
    REGISTER BY PHONE: Call (716)853-0600 ext. 132
    REGISTER BY EMAIL: Email dball@bfnc.org

     

    To learn more about BFNC Events and our community stories follow us on social media.  Facebook: buffalobfnc, Instagram: buffalobfnc, Linkedin: Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers 

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