Join us at Westminster Community Charter School on Tuesday, December 17 from 5:30-pm-7:00pm for our annual Buffalo Promise Neighborhood Winter Celebration.

As the old adage goes, another year of school is “in the books!” Graduation season was in full swing for our Kindergarten and 8th Grade graduates! Fifty eight Westminster 8th graders will be attending some of the best local …

"Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations." Dr. Mae Jemison

Looking for summer meals for your kids - visit SummerMealsNY.org or call 866-3-HUNGRY for opportunities in your area.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School on August 2, 2023 from 4:30pm-6:30pm to celebrate the return to school at our Back to School Bash.

"Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it every generation." Coretta Scott King

Participate in the Leadership Summit on Fatherhood sponsored by the Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative. June 8, 2023 from 9:00am-Noon at the UB Education Opportunity Center located at 555 Ellicott Street. Registration is required - see the flyer for full …

Join in at the Recreational Festival sponsored by the Parent Network of WNY. June 3, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Cazenovia Park. Free and open to the public! See the flyer for full details.

This past weekend, Westminster Community Charter School was proud to present Frozen Jr. to their friends, families, and teachers. Frozen Jr. is a story about the sacrifice and love between two sisters and it took exactly that to bring this story to …

M&T Bank cares about the communities it serves and it shows! On May 18-19 from 9:00am-2:00pm, over 40 M&T volunteers will be welcomed by Westminster Community Charter School and our immediate school community. On these two days they will be …

Westminster proudly presents Frozen Jr. Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 at 7:00pm. Presale tickets $10 adult/$5 child Day of event tickets $12 adult/$6 child

Westminster Community Charter is hosting a Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ 8th grade fundraiser on Friday, May 5th beginning at 3:30pm. Presale tickets $13/Day of tickets $15. Dinner includes half a chicken, macaroni salad, coleslaw and a buttered …

Check out the most recent University District Newsletter for April covering University Heights, Shoshone Park, Bailey and Kensington. Lots of great information is available and be sure to read about the FeedMore WNY Farm Truck every Wednesday from …

Through our partnership with FeedMore WNY, we are proud to share all of their resources, specifically the RISE job training program.

Westminster is actively enrolling for the 2023-24 school year. We would love to have you come and check out all we have to offer at one of our upcoming open houses.  

Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Department is looking for people interested in enrolling in their Exploratory Construction program.

Buffalo Promise Neighborhood is here to help! Kenya Peoples, Two-Generation Financial Coach can assist it many ways and is just a phone call away!  

Gerard Place is hosting Parenting Workshop Dates: April 10-May 10, 2023 Time: Wednesday's at 10:00am Location: Gerard Place Campus, 2515 Bailey Avenue

Love fresh fruits & veggies - who doesn't! Stop by Westminster Community Charter School located at 24 Westminster Avenue every Wednesday beginning March 22 between 9:00am-10:00am. In partnership with FeedMore WNY The event is open to the public!

Every year, the month of March is designated National Reading Month and, once again, Westminster Community Charter School celebrated this special day by inviting community members to participate by reading aloud to students in Kindergarten to Fifth …

Every day, we witness firsthand our students’ drive to build on the progress of the leaders who have come before them.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School for an Independent Health Good for the Neighborhood event on March 8, 2023 from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Join the Pride - at Westminster Community Charter School, every student receives the tools they need to succeed! Currently accepting applications through April 10, 2023. Lottery will be held April 12, 2023.

There is a lot of good news to celebrate at Buffalo Promise Neighborhood. Please take a moment to check out this story!

Community Action Organization of WNY is currently hiring and has immediate need to support our Buffalo Promise Neighborhood Children's Academy located at 3149 Bailey Avenue. Interested candidates should contact (716) 881-5150.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School for our January Super Saturday - Neighborhood Vendor Fair! Takeout bagged lunch will be supplied. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult!

Wishing our families a Joyous Holiday Season filled with Peace, Love and Prosperity! Best Wishes for a Safe and Happy New Year!

Join us on December 20 from 4:00pm-6:00pm for a Buffalo Promise Neighborhood Winter Celebration dinner sponsored by West Herr Auto Group. Activities will include family pictures, cookie decorating, facepainting and music. *Halal food options will be …

Gerard Place, in partnership with Trocaire College is currently enrolling for a 12-week Pharmacy Technician course. Interested in learning more check out the flyer below.

There is a lot of good news to celebrate at Buffalo Promise Neighborhood! Please take a moment to check out this story.

There is a lot of good news to celebrate at Buffalo Promise Neighborhood! Please take a moment and check out this story.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School for our November Super Saturday - A November Sky! Takeout bagged lunch will be supplied. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School for our October Super Saturday - Trail of Treats! Free breakfast & lunch will be provided. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School for our first Super Saturday - Fall Back to School Free breakfast and lunch will be provided! Children MUST be accompanied by an adult

Gerard Place is hosting a Family Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 10th from 12:30p-2:30p. Location: Gerard Place Community Center, Building 3 Free lunch while supplies last Free raffles, giveaways and health screenings

Beat the Heat and join us on August 10 from 4:30p-6:30p on the Green at Westminster Community Charter School located at 24 Westminster Avenue. We have lots of fun activities planned as well as a school supply and backpack giveaway - while supplies …

In person graduation season was back in swing at our Early Learning education centers and Westminster Community Charter School.

Join us every Tuesday 3:00pm-5:00pm from June 7 through October 25 for a Buffalo Promise Neighborhood Farmers Market in partnership with Massachusetts Avenue Project. We will feature fresh in season fruits and vegetables from local farms and various …

There is a lot of good news to celebrate at Buffalo Promise Neighborhood! Please take a moment to check out these stories.

Check out the career advancement opportunities available through Gerard Place and their community partners.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00am-Noon for our May Open House. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided! - Parents must accompany children - 

Another successful Independent Health Good for the Neighborhood event is in the books! Please join us at our school-based events as we begin to open the doors to our school community.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School on Saturday, April 9 from 9:00am-Noon for our April Open house. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided! - Parents must accompany children - 

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School on March 25 from 4:30pm-6:30pm for an Independent Health Good for the Neighborhood Health & Wellness Event.

Westminster Community Charter School is currently hiring and has immediate need for the following positions: Part-time Server and Part-time Cashier $15 per hour, maximum 30 hours per week, flexible daytime schedule, free breakfast & lunch, …

UB School of Management is offering free tax prep on select dates through April 1st.

Interested in a pursuing a career in Culinary Arts? BPS Adult Education is currently recruiting for a Culinary Arts Basic Training Program hosted at Gerard Place. Interested in hearing more? Call (716) 888-7088 X111 for details.  

Westminster Community Charter School is Hiring! Come join our dedicated team of academic professionals.

Our partner, Gerard Place has some great program offerings that are open to the community! Classes include but are not limited to: preventative services, infant safe sleep classes and the Senior Circle program.

Join us at Westminster Community Charter School on August 25, 2021 from 3:30pm-5:30pm for an Independent Health Good for the Neighborhood Health & Wellness Event

Join us on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Westminster Community Charter School for a Welcome Back Event & Raffle! See the flyer for details and we hope to see you there!

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Check out the latest and greatest community programming available at Gerard Place!

Webinar on Youth/Young Adult COVID-19 Vaccination - May 25, 2021 at Noon   This presentation hosted by Dr. Shaw and Dr. Blatt, who have specialties in pediatric medicine/infectious diseases. The event is sponsored by the Youth and …

City of Buffalo Scrap It! Program begins June 6, 2021

Gerard Place Community Center located at 2535 Bailey Avenue June 14 and June 16 from 2:00pm-6:00pm Please call (716) 897-9948 Ext. 121

Only three Farmer's Markets remain: October 12, 19 and 26 so please be sure to join us! Join us every Tuesday 3:00pm-5:00pm from June 8 through October 26 for a Buffalo Promise Neighborhood Farmers Market in partnership with Massachusetts Avenue …

At Westminster, our students, teachers, and families find opportunity in every new day. Come join us and visit RENEW Promise!

Check out these offerings available through THRIVE.

Join us for a Community Health Panel on March 2, 2021 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Check out all of the amazing stories and stay connected by following us on Social Media.

Make 2021 the Year to Achieve Your Dreams!

Attention all families - please take advantage of the current offerings at Gerard Place.

Attention all families - take advantage of the All Access Pass supplied by the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) when you visit our Mobile Market.  

Join us every Tuesday from June 23 through October 27, 2020 for a Farmer's Market in partnership with Massaschusetts Avenue Project.

Check out what our schools are doing for Distance Learning and stay connected by following us on Social Media.

Read about what's new in Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, including our holiday celebrations, a UB dental partner spotlight, and Westminster's literacy and science nights!

At Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, we believe that when parents succeed, their children succeed as well.  Kendra Campbell is a true success story of the Two-Generation (Parent Achievement Zone: PAZ) work accomplished at BPN!

Read about what's new in Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, including a Gerard Place partner spotlight, our new Playworks program, first day of school and M&T volunteers in our community!

Read about what's new in Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, including the Westminster Community Charter School Plaza Events Performance, the Promise Scholars Celebration, and the end of the year carnival at Saturday Academy!

Lamar is a Promise Scholar entering his sophomore year at Canisius High School. Read his story!

Read about the Buffalo Bills visit to Highgate Heights!

Read about what's new in Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, including the opening of our second Children's Academy location at Gerard Place, M&T in the BPN Community, our holiday celebrations, and a partner spotlight featuring WNY united.

Kim, one of our newest M&T Bank mentors tells us about her journey with her new little, Ciraha!

In recognition of National Mentoring Month, Brad discusses his experience as a BPN mentor!

One of our BPN Mentors, Renee, tells us about her experience as Big Sister!

BPN hosts a celebratory evening for the Promise Scholars, including the very first cohort to graduate and head on to college.