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COVID Vaccination Site

Posted 2 years ago

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

Massachusetts Avenue Project Farmers Market

Posted 2 years ago

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 …

RENEW Promise

Posted 3 years ago

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

THRIVE Vocational Education

Posted 3 years ago

Check out these offerings available through THRIVE.

Your Health Matters

Posted 3 years ago

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.

2021 Winter Newsletter

Posted 3 years ago

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

Adult Literacy Program

Posted 3 years ago

Make 2021 the Year to Achieve Your Dreams!

WCCS Black History Month 2021 Showcase

Posted 3 years ago

Please join us on February 23 as Westminster celebrates Black History Month with their 2021 Showcase. Virtual video link https://youtu.be/lIPdwphqtgU 

Gerard Place Community Center

Posted 3 years ago

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

Massachusetts Avenue Project

Posted 3 years ago

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

BPN Farmer's Market

Posted 3 years ago

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

WCCS 8th Grade Graduates

Posted 3 years ago

Join us as we celebrate our WCCS 8th Grade graduates!

2020 Spring Newsletter

Posted 3 years ago

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

BPN's Response to COVID-19

Posted 4 years ago

Read a message from our CEO regarding COVID-19

Winter 2020 Newsletter

Posted 4 years ago

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!

Flag Football Kickoff at New Era

Posted 4 years ago

Read about our trip to the New Era Field sidelines!

National Mentor Month: Mindy

Posted 4 years ago

Mindy Ernle, a volunteer in our after school program at Westminster has experienced the bond of mentorship with a group of third graders that she has been working with for three years now, click to read about her experience.

Parent Spotlight: Kendra

Posted 4 years ago

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!

Partner Spotlight: Amanda

Posted 4 years ago

It takes a village to make a difference! That's why we're grateful to our partners like Gerard Place. Read more about Amanda who is the Literacy & High School Equivalency Educator at Gerard Place.

Community Spotlight: The Garmon's

Posted 4 years ago

We would like to shine a spotlight on some of our esteemed community members, Pastor and Mrs. Garmon. Read their story here!

Fall 2019 Newsletter

Posted 4 years ago

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!

Promise Scholar Spotlight: Malonya

Posted 4 years ago

Malonya is a Promise Scholar in her senior year. Read her story!

Partner Spotlight: The Tool Library

Posted 4 years ago

Read about one of our partners, The University District Tool Library!

Summer Newsletter 2019

Posted 4 years ago

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!

Promise Scholar Spotlight: Lamar

Posted 4 years ago

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

Buffalo Promise Neighborhood

Buffalo Promise Neighborhood is a long-term collaboration between M&T Bank and its community to empower schools, students, and families. We understand that learning and opportunity are intrinsically connected, and that success is most meaningful when its shared by everyone.