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Surplus Funds: Keisha Williams and Kate Lockhart on The Public GoodMarch 14, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Sarah Wooton

What happens when profits from a foreclosed property exceed what is owed on that property? In the past, the prior homeowner would get the remaining money, or surplus funds, returned to them. But this year, the City of Buffalo removed this policy and is keeping over $3.5 million in surplus funds …

Surplus Funds: Keisha Williams and Kate Lockhart on The Public GoodMarch 14, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Sarah Wooton

What happens when profits from a foreclosed property exceed what is owed on that property? In the past, the prior homeowner would get the remaining money, or surplus funds, returned to them. But this year, the City of Buffalo removed this policy and is keeping over $3.5 million in surplus funds …

Virtual Policy Discussion: Vacant Land in BuffaloFebruary 28, 2023, 5:30-7:30 pm

Are there many vacant lots in your neighborhood? What do you think of them? Do you and your neighbors use them? What's your vision for the vacant lots in your neighborhood? Join us for a virtual followup session from our October 2022 Vacant Lot Town Hall!

UPward Design for Life: Dionne Williamson on The Public GoodFebruary 7, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Dionne Williamson, Founder and Executive Director of UPward Design for Life, noticed a gap in services. Once domestic violence survivors and other folks who are experiencing housing insecurity can find housing, they are left trying to figure out how to make ends meet and furnish their new homes. …

UPward Design for Life: Dionne Williamson on The Public GoodFebruary 7, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Dionne Williamson, Founder and Executive Director of UPward Design for Life, noticed a gap in services. Once domestic violence survivors and other folks who are experiencing housing insecurity can find housing, they are left trying to figure out how to make ends meet and furnish their new homes. …

UPward Design for Life: Dionne Williamson on The Public GoodFebruary 7, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Dionne Williamson, Founder and Executive Director of UPward Design for Life, noticed a gap in services. Once domestic violence survivors and other folks who are experiencing housing insecurity can find housing, they are left trying to figure out how to make ends meet and furnish their new homes. …

UPward Design for Life: Dionne Williamson on The Public GoodFebruary 7, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Dionne Williamson, Founder and Executive Director of UPward Design for Life, noticed a gap in services. Once domestic violence survivors and other folks who are experiencing housing insecurity can find housing, they are left trying to figure out how to make ends meet and furnish their new homes. …

Fair Housing in Western New York: Prof. Heather Abraham, Qui'Essence Harris, and Giovanni Gaglianese on The Public GoodDecember 6, 2022, 10:30-11 am

Sarah Wooton

The tenth item voted by partners onto PPG’s Community Agenda this year is to Leverage Fair Housing Laws and Create Incentives to Dismantle Regional Segregation in Erie County. This week we’re joined by members of a leading partner organization on this agenda item – Heather …

Fair Housing in Western New York: Prof. Heather Abraham, Qui'Essence Harris, and Giovanni Gaglianese on The Public GoodDecember 6, 2022, 10:30-11 am

Sarah Wooton

The tenth item voted by partners onto PPG’s Community Agenda this year is to Leverage Fair Housing Laws and Create Incentives to Dismantle Regional Segregation in Erie County. This week we’re joined by members of a leading partner organization on this agenda item – Heather …

The Forgotten Population: Leah Angel Daniel on The Public GoodAugust 9, 2022, 10:30-11 am

Sarah Wooton

Join us on The Public Good. This week’s guest is Leah Angel Daniels, Founder and CEO of Fostering Greatness, Inc. The fourth item on the PPG's 2022 Community Agenda is The Forgotten Population: Foster Care Youth, Young Adults, and Alumni, on which Fostering Greatness is a leading …