Partnership for the Public Good is a community-based think tank that builds a more just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Buffalo Niagara through action-oriented research, policy development, and citizen engagement.

A New Home For Action

Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.

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January 14, 2025

Community Groups to Unveil Policy Agenda for 2025

This year's public roll out of the Community Agenda will take place on Friday, January 17 at 10am, at the Buffalo State University Alumni & Visitor Center at 667 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14213.

January 13, 2025

Community Groups Will Appeal Court's Decision on PRI Lawsuit

In July 2024, several community organizations—PPG, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, People United for Sustainable Housing, and Center for Elder Law and Justice—and four individual Buffalo residents sued the City of Buffalo for its failure to implement the city's Proactive Rental …

January 9, 2025

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of January 6, 2025

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

January 3, 2025

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Special American Rescue Plan Funds Coverage

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

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2025 Community Agenda RolloutJanuary 17, 2025, 10-11:30 am

Join us on Friday, January 17 as we unveil our partners' 2025 policy solutions!

Writing for the Media WorkshopFebruary 18, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

Learn how to effectively write for the media with our tips on writing letters to the editor, opinion pieces, and press releases. What are the different types of letters accepted by our local news sources, and how do you submit? After the workshop, participants can send a draft op-ed to review and …

Buffalo City Budget 101 WorkshopMarch 18, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

Buffalo’s annual budget is over $600 million. What are the priorities in the proposed budget for 2025-2026? What is the annual budget process, and how can you influence it? Where does the City get its revenue, and what are the biggest areas of spending?

FOIL for the Facts Workshop (Virtual Only)May 20, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

Michael Higgins

How do you submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to get public records, data, and information from government? How can organizers and advocates use FOIL to strengthen their campaigns?

From the Buffalo Commons View All

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On the Edge of Abundance: Water Affordability and Equity in Buffalo
Bringing Community Responders to Erie County
Affordable Housing Task Force October 2024 Report
The Child Care Crisis: History and Examples from Across the United States
Supporting a Forgotten Population: Foster Care Youth Transitions in Erie County