Erie County Industrial Development Agency

Friends Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Buffalo, NY, dedicated to providing quality services that educate, encourage, empower, and support the well-being of community members. Founded by Dorothy J. Collier in the late 1980s, Friends Inc. focuses on filling the gaps in services experienced by the elderly residents of the community, offering programs such as the Senior Social Care Program, food security initiatives, and multigenerational programming to positively impact the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for all community members. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dorothy J. Collier until her passing in 2010, Friends Inc. continues to serve the community at the Dorothy J. Collier Community Center. With the support of volunteers and funding from the City of Buffalo and Erie County, Friends Inc. provides nutritious lunches, weekly activities, educational programs, and access to fresh fruits and vegetables, aiming to create a safe, stable, and supportive community for all.Generated from the website

CAO, also known as Community Action Organization is a nonprofit organization providing various social services to low-income individuals and families. It encourages active citizen participation for educational, political, economic and social change. The organization s services include housing, employment, mental health, family development, health, minor home repair, and youth and senior services. Its drug abuse, research and treatment program deals with the treatment of individuals addicted to opiate drugs through rehabilitation services. It additionally provides emergency assistance programs that offer short-term assistance to individuals and families, including shelters, clothes, foods and household needs. The organization helps more than 21,000 individuals and over 8,500 families every year. It is located in Buffalo, N.Y.

The Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH) is a non-profit organization based in Buffalo, NY. They provide a range of training services and resources to promote workplace safety and protect the rights of workers. With a focus on issues such as safe patient handling, workplace violence, and heat stress, WNYCOSH offers training programs, legal advice clinics, and a worker hotline available in 14 languages. They also organize events and provide resources to educate workers on their rights and benefits, including during the COVID-19 pandemic and for first responders affected by the September 11th attacks.Generated from the website