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The most severe problems that appear in our public schools are not really education problems but rather symptoms of the extreme, concentrated poverty in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Even so, major improvements in public education are possible, starting with universal, quality pre-kindergarten, enhanced after-school programs, more equitable financing for high-needs schools, expanded literacy programs, improved workforce training, and more affordable higher education opportunities.
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June 27, 2019
WBFO News: "Partnership for Public Good hails agenda accomplishments, urges more progress"
"The Partnership for the Public Good in Buffalo is hailing accomplishments in the recently-ended State Legislature session. But as it updates its Community Agenda, Partnership leaders say they'll continue pushing for more progress on the ten items which make up that agenda. At the top of its …
June 25, 2019
Media Advisory: Press Conference - 2019 Community Agenda Update
The Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) unites 295 community groups working for a better Buffalo Niagara. Each year, PPG leads a democratic process among its partners to determine the Community Agenda for the coming year—their top ten priorities for policy change in our …
February 19, 2019
Buffalo Law Journal: "Partnership for the Public Good outlines top issues for 2019"
Partnership for the Public Good recently released its annual agenda of issues it will advocate for reform this year, with expansion of voting rights and alternatives to arrest leading the way.
February 1, 2019
Submit Workshop Proposal for Tomorrow's Leaders Conference
Over the course of two days, you will participate in youth-led community interactions and workshops that will help teens and adults increase their impact in their communities. To learn more and submit a proposal for a workshop, please follow this link: …
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Distinguishing the Social Sector: Panel Discussion and LunchSeptember 19, 2019, 12-1:45 pm
Kristin Ksiazek, Rusty Weaver, Sam Magavern, Franchelle Parker, Katie Pieri, Curtis Robbins, Tommy McClam
Report Finds Social Sector is Fast-Growing Part of the Buffalo-Niagara Economy: Panel to Discuss Findings on September 19
Distinguishing the Social Sector: Panel Discussion and LunchSeptember 19, 2019, 12-1:45 pm
Kristin Ksiazek, Rusty Weaver, Sam Magavern, Franchelle Parker, Katie Pieri, Curtis Robbins, Tommy McClam
Report Finds Social Sector is Fast-Growing Part of the Buffalo-Niagara Economy: Panel to Discuss Findings on September 19
Western New York Harm Reduction: Emma Fabian on The Public GoodSeptember 10, 2019, 10-10:30 pm
Andrea Ó Súilleabháin
Join us on The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from Emma Fabian, Senior Director of Harm Reduction at Evergreen Health. She’ll be discussing the second WNY Harm Reduction Conference, an opportunity to continue the examination of the impacts of drugs in our area and how professionals …
Cooperation Buffalo and The Rose Garden: Andrew Delmonte on The Public GoodAugust 27, 2019, 10-10:30 pm
Andrea Ó Súilleabháin
Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Andrew Delmonte, Director of Cooperative Development at Cooperation Buffalo. They'll be discussing what Cooperation Buffalo does, the Rose Garden Early Childhood Center and its teacher-owners, as well as the upcoming Cooperative …
