Augustana RIDE (Refugee & Immigrant Driver Education)
This special ministry aids refugee and immigrant individuals acquire a driver's license. It is the only one if its kind in WNY.
https://www.augustanaonline.org/outreach
Christian Counseling Ministries of WNY
Provides individual, marital and family counseling that integrates Biblical principles to guide clients' healing journeys, renewing mind, body and spirit to achieve mental, emotional and spiritual wholeness. https://ccmwny.org/
Clergy Jail Visiting Project
A mission of interfaith clergy in WNY to provide spiritual support and monitor conditions for the incarcerated in Erie County's two jails.
Community of Good Neighbors
Through a mobile food pantry and support from community and congregational partners, CGN focuses on battling food insecurity within Buffalo. https://www.cgnbuffalo.com/about
Family Promise of WNY
Provides families experiencing homelessness a means to stay together, providing emergency housing and compassionate support, as they find their way back home. https://fpwny.org/
Good Shepherd, North Boston Youth Project
An outreach program to provide non-church member community youth inclusion in church/youth group activities.
https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdNB?mibextid=kFxxJD
Grace Guest House
Provides a haven and respite for families while seeking care at area healthcare facilities, providing a safe space filled with compassion, empathy, fairness, justice and equity. https://www.graceguesthouse.org/
Habitat for Humanity - Buffalo & Niagara Areas
Provides individuals and families with affordable housing, either through new construction or improvements, as a place to call home. https://www.habitat.org/
Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center
Cultivating Christ-centered community for the growth and renewal of all God's people in the wonder of creation.
https://www.lclcenter.org/
Lord of Life Adult Day Health Center
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for adults who require assistance in daily living and who benefit from socialization in a structured program. The Adult Day Health Center provides a social environment for everyone and additional services for stroke recovery individuals, head trauma victims and frail elderly dementia participants. https://lordoflifeadhc.us/
Massachusetts Avenue Project
An urban farm located in Buffalo's West Side, employing youth and teaching readiness and leadership skills through farming, a mobile market, cooking and nutrition education, as well as food policy and civic engagement. https://www.mass-ave.org/
Parkside Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Known as the "Loaves and Fishes Room", the Parkside Food Pantry serves roughly 60 households monthly in the 14214, 14216, and 14217 zip codes. https://www.parksidelutheran.org/ministries/north-buffalo-food-pantry
Peace of The City Ministries
Serving at-risk youth in Buffalo’s west side by focusing on literacy, creative arts, job training and spiritual growth in the name of Christ.
https://peaceofthecity.org/
Peaceprints of Western New York
Offering comprehensive reentry services to men and women involved in the criminal justice system. Our Reentry and Housing Programs are designed to offer provisions and guidance along each step of an individual's transformation. http://peaceprintswny.org/
Pioneer On The Lake
A Christian camp and retreat center on Lake Erie, striving to provide a unique experience in nature where you can grow in your relationships with God and others. https://pioneeronthelake.com/
Samaritan Counseling Center
Provides affordable and faith-oriented counseling for individuals, couples, children/teens and families, and a range of training and educational workshops for physicians, clergy, social service agencies, congregations and groups. https://sccwny.com/
St. Peter's Lutheran School
Provides quality Christian education to children ages preschool through grade 8. https://www.discoverstpeters.org/
St. Timothy's Child Care Center
This center cares for children age 6 weeks - kindergarten, striving to nurture the whole child physically, academically, and spiritually. https://www.sttimothygrandisland.com/child-care-center
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation
Free after-school and summer programs offering academic support, health and wellness, physical activity and enrichment.
https://www.senecastreetcdc.org/
Somali Bantu
This organization helps refugees and immigrants settle into a new life in Buffalo, aiding with: case management, translation services, after-school and summer childcare services, a fresh produce farm, and more. https://sbcob.org/about/
Trinity Old Lutheran Church Sandwich Team Ministry
This community outreach program provides 100 sandwiches per week for Friends of the Night People, Buffalo. https://www.trinityoldlutheran.com/
The Tool Library
Believing that cost and access to tools shouldn't be a barrier for DIYers, this all-volunteer tool-lending library provides tool access, as well as education and project support to its members. https://thetoollibrary.org/
WNY Church Unleashed
Partnering Evangelical Lutheran Churches provide weekly worship services through WBBZ-TV (Ch 5. or 67 depending on your provider) and social media. https://churchunleashedtv.com/
Past Grant Recepients Include:
Daily Bread Food Truck * Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food Pantry * Grace Lutheran Church Alzeihmer's Respite Program * Holy Trinity Music Memory Ministry * Isaiah 61 Project * LuMin Campus Ministry * Lutheran Youth of WNY * RAGtime at Resurrection Lutheran Church * Sheridan Drive Community Garden * St. Mark Lutheran Church Chowder Ministry * Wheels for Workers WNY * WNY Impact Foundation...and many more!
