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.

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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 16, 2026

Community Groups Roll Out Policy Change Agenda for 2026 Amid New Buffalo Mayoral Administration and Federal Policy Threats

For Immediate Release Buffalo, NY – On the morning of Friday, January 16th, 2026, Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) and community advocates convened to unveil the 2026 PPG Community Agenda at the Alumni & Visitor Center of Buffalo State University. This year’s agenda is shaped …

January 6, 2026

The Public Good: An Annual Paper of Progress (2025 Edition)

We’re proud to share our The Public Good: An Annual Paper of Progress (2025 Edition) highlighting a year of community-driven policy work across Buffalo and Western New York.We highlight the stories, research, and community wins from launching our first Advocacy in Action Summit and …

November 12, 2025

PPG is Hiring a Lead Poisoning Prevention Task Force Coordinator

Partnership for Public Good (PPG) is looking for a Lead Poisoning Prevention Task Force Coordinator. Partnership for Public Good builds a more just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant community through action-oriented research, policy development, and civic engagement, working in close …

October 7, 2025

Community Organizations and Buffalo Residents File Appeal in Lawsuit to Compel the City of Buffalo to Fully Enforce its Proactive Rental Inspections Law

Four local community organizations and four Buffalo residents today filed an appeal in their lawsuit against the City of Buffalo to compel the City to fully implement the Proactive Rental Inspections (PRI) Law. You can see the legal filing here.

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