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Climate & Community Protection Act: Sprint to the FinishJune 11, 2019, 5 am-8 pm

The Action Network

It is crunch time to #PASSTHECCPA! Now is the time to get the Climate and Community Protection Act over the finish line to win a sustainable, equitable future for New York. We can win: A renewable future free of fossil fuels Direct investment into communities most vulnerable to climate …

Social Justice Poetry: Jillian Hanesworth on The Public GoodJune 4, 2019, 10-10:30 pm

Orlando Dickson

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Jillian Hanesworth, a local social justice poet who writes with the intent of promoting change.  She'll be talking about her motivations, her activism and the work she does at her job, as well as some exciting upcoming projects. She'll also …

Best Practices for Working with an InterpreterJune 4, 2019, 12:30-2:30 pm

Sarah Cunningham, Manager of Interpreting Services and Katlyn Keane, Sales & Recruitment Coordinator both at Journey's End Refugee Services

Does your organization, business, medical facility, school, or other institution work and support individuals with limited English proficiency?Join Sarah Cunningham, Manager of Interpreting Services & Katlyn Keane, Sales & Recruitment Coordinator at Journey's End Refugee Services to learn …

Who Owns Land in Buffalo? Aaron Bartley on The Public GoodMay 21, 2019, 10-10:30 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Join us on The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from Aaron Bartley, co-founder of People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) who served as its executive director for 12 years and is now in a post-PUSH residency with Cornell in Buffalo and PPG. We’ll be discussing private versus …

Two Generation Approaches for Immigrant FamiliesMay 17, 2019, 12:30-2:30 pm

New York Immigration Coalition

The New York Immigration Coalition, hosted by the Partnership for Public Good, would like to invite you to join us at a convening on Two Generation Education on May 17th at 12:30PM at 617 Main St Suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14203. Lunch will be provided.  

An Epic ChallengeMay 16, 2019, 4-5:30 pm

Alexander Colvin, Richard Griffin, Jr., Matthew Carlson, & Sean Ryan

Join us for a discussion from leading experts in EPIC's impact. Register at bit.ly/EpicChallengeBuffalo

Disability and DifferenceMay 15, 2019, 12:30-2:30 pm

Andrew Marcum

Learn about how to build a support a more equal, affirming, and productive community and work environment. Join Andrew Marcum, Program Coordinator, center for Self Advocacy and PPG Policy fellow as he shares his research on WNY regarding disability and difference. the goals of this workshop …

Eviction Study Preview: Orlando Dickson and Sarah Wooton on The Public GoodMay 14, 2019, 10-10:30 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Join us on The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from Orlando Dickson, research associate, and Sarah Wooton, Policy Analyst, at Partnership for the Public Good. Over the past several months, Orlando and Sarah have been collecting data and stories for an upcoming report on evictions in …

Tomorrow's Leaders ConferenceMay 10, 1 pm-May 11, 2019 4 pm

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Massachusetts Avenue Project

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 about what we’re looking for in workshops, please follow this link: …

Plymouth Crossroads: Jennifer McAndrew on The Public GoodMay 7, 2019, 10-10:30 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Plymouth Crossroads Executive Director Jennifer McAndrew discussing their mission, where they are and who they serve, upcoming events, and ways you can help. She'll also be discussing some of Plymouth Crossroads' successes and more …