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Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Advocacy LabSeptember 24, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, Regine Ndanga

While 501(c)(3)s cannot directly support or oppose candidates for public office, there are many advocacy and voter education activities these organizations and their staff may do. Join PPG as we share the laws and rules regarding electoral activities and describe examples of what you can do. 

Uniting on the High Road ConferenceJune 20, 4 pm-June 22, 2024 1:30 pm

Partnership for the Public Good, Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, national and local partners and experts

Uniting on the High Road: A Conference on Economic Justice at the Local Level will take place on June 20-22, 2024 in Buffalo, NY. Hosted by Cornell University ILR Buffalo Co-Lab and Partnership for the Public Good, with community and academic partners from across Buffalo and nationwide, the …

Broadband for All? Mapping and Discussing Progress and Remaining Challenges Across NYSMay 24, 2024, 12-1:30 pm

Rusty Weaver and community partners

Community partners, policy makers, and decision makers across NY are invited to join Rusty Weaver, Director of Research, ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, and community leaders in broadband accessibility for a presentation of the Digital Equity Tool and a discussion on opportunities going forward.  Register …

Buffalo City Budget 101May 13, 2024, 1-2:30 pm

PPG, Geoff Kelly of Investigative Post, Alia Williams of VOICE Buffalo, Janayia Capers of PUSH Buffalo

Are you interested in learning what Mayor Byron Brown is prioritizing in his proposed budget for 2024-2025? Do you want to know how you can influence the city budget?

Buffalo City Budget 101May 13, 2024, 1-2:30 pm

PPG, Geoff Kelly of Investigative Post, Alia Williams of VOICE Buffalo, Janayia Capers of PUSH Buffalo

Are you interested in learning what Mayor Byron Brown is prioritizing in his proposed budget for 2024-2025? Do you want to know how you can influence the city budget?

Buffalo City Budget 101May 13, 2024, 1-2:30 pm

PPG, Geoff Kelly of Investigative Post, Alia Williams of VOICE Buffalo, Janayia Capers of PUSH Buffalo

Are you interested in learning what Mayor Byron Brown is prioritizing in his proposed budget for 2024-2025? Do you want to know how you can influence the city budget?

Status of Child Care in New York State Report ReleaseMarch 8, 2024, 10 am-12 pm

Dr. Steve Peraza, Dr. Rusty Weaver + partners (see below)

Two out of five New Yorkers with children report that they or an adult member of their household decided to forgo employment outside of their home due to child care, according to survey data from Cornell University’s 2023 Empire State Poll. Child care issues are inextricably linked to New …

Open Data Buffalo WorkshopDecember 6, 2023, 12-1:30 pm

Kirk McLean, City of Buffalo's Chief Innovation Officer

What is Open Data Buffalo? What’s available? How can I use it?

Buffalo Common Council Procedures WorkshopSeptember 27, 2023, 12-1:30 pm

Sarah Wooton

At PPG, we want you to know how the council works so that you can feel confident making your voice heard in council chambers.

Buffalo Common Council Procedures WorkshopSeptember 27, 2023, 12-1:30 pm

Sarah Wooton

At PPG, we want you to know how the council works so that you can feel confident making your voice heard in council chambers.