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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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June 27, 2018

Sponsor a Player in Tennis for the Public Good

This Sunday, July 1 marks the fourth annual Tennis for the Public Good tournament, a benefit for PPG. Please take a moment to make a donation in honor of one of the players or for the whole great team. 

June 27, 2018

Lead exposure in Buffalo still "highly disturbing"

PPG's Executive Director, Sam Magavern, was featured in WBFO's news article discussing the disturbing levels of lead in the city of Buffalo. The article reveals that there are three zip codes in the city of Buffalo that have children testing positive for lead in their bloodstream at high rates. The …

June 26, 2018

New Policy Brief on Good Food Purchasing for the Buffalo Public Schools

This new policy brief provides a snapshot of the current status of school food at Buffalo Public Schools and several ongoing school food improvement initiatives.

May 24, 2018

New Buffalo Brief on Public Education in Buffalo and the Region

PPG just released a Buffalo Brief on Public Education in Buffalo and the Region which is just one in a series of quick snapshots of Western New York.

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Labor Takes the High Road: John Baker and Hannah Lorenc on the Public GoodJuly 3, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from John Baker and Hannah Lorenc on their work as High Road Fellows exploring the impact of organized labor on Western New York. Listen in, then learn more about the High Road Fellowship here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 pm, …

NFTA Reform: Holly Nowak on The Public GoodJuly 10, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Holly Nowak Community Organizer for Coalition for Economic Justice discussing Citizens for Regional Transit, the recent developments in NFTA practices and much more! Listen in, then to learn more listen to Holly Nowak discuss NFTA reform …

Predatory Banking Practices: James Cutler on The Public GoodJuly 17, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from James Cutler from Good Neighbors Credit Union discussing the benefits of a credit union, financial literacy and much more! Listen in, then to learn more visit the Good Neighbors Credit Union here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 …

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Good Food Buffalo Policy Brief
Racial Disparities in Buffalo-Niagara
Public Education in Buffalo and the Region
A City Divided: A Brief History of Segregation in Buffalo
Erie County Commits to Paris: How Erie County Can Meet US Target Reductions For Greenhouse Gas Emissions