By Harold O'Neil, Buffalo News Seventy-four local organizations on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic will share $4.5 million in grant funding, according to the WNY Covid-19 Community Response Fund. The fund – a collaboration of philanthropic organizations in the region – announced the grants. It is coordinated by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Health...
On April 9th, 2020, our Springville Head Start Academy held a “Parking Lot Parade.” Head Start staff prepared turkey dinners with all of the fixings for our parents to take home and children received activity bags! Over three dozen Head Start families participated in our curbside pick-up event, and our team delivered meals and activity bags...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2020 Contact: Shannon Polvino (716) 597-5188 shannon@thinkinsight.co Craig Willoughby Donates 300 Meals from Osteria 166 to Community Action Organization of WNY (Buffalo, NY) - Osteria 166 has prepared 300 meals for the Community Action Organization of Western New York (CAO). Craig Willoughby, the owner of Willoughby Insurance has funded the donation. The meals will be distributed...
It's National Census Day of Action! When we are undercounted in the Census, New York State loses out on essential funding and representation that directly impacts our communities. Completing the Census ensures that our schools, health centers, assistance programs and other vital resources are adequately funded. That also includes Head Start, WIC, SNAP, Medicare and Medicaid! Please...
If you missed the CAO Mobile Market yesterday, no worries! Our produce truck will be parked in front of the Roosevelt Senior Apartments, located at 921 Main Street (near Carlton), TODAY (3/31) at 11am! We will be selling $10 pre-packed produce bags, while supplies last! The bags will include an assortment of vegetable staples (tomatoes, onions,...