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PPG Launches Making Change in Buffalo Niagara: Local Advocacy Virtual Workshop Series
| Date: | October 9, 2026 |
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PPG is launching a new virtual workshop series on the local campaigns working for change in our region. Each session is one hour over lunch. You’ll learn about the issue, hear from the people leading the work, and leave knowing how to take action.
Thursday, October 22, 12-1pm | EVICT ICE: Stop Leasing to ICE in Buffalo
ICE runs its Field Office and Upstate headquarters out of 250 Delaware Avenue, a building owned by Uniland Development. The lease ends March 31, 2027. The Evict ICE campaign is calling on Uniland not to renew it. Learn about the campaign and how to build community support.
Tuesday, October 27, 1-2pm | Creating a Human Rights Commission for the City of Buffalo
On November 3, Buffalo voters will decide whether to create an independent Human Rights Commission to investigate and respond to human rights complaints. Get ready before you vote. Presented with UB’s Buffalo Human Rights Center.
Thursday, November 5, 1-2pm | Protecting Buffalo’s Renters with Good Cause Eviction
Did you know that in Buffalo, a landlord can double your rent or ask you to leave without any reason? Tenants in Rochester, Albany, and 18 other NYS cities already have Good Cause. Learn how we can pass it here and how you can get involved in the campaign.
Thursday, November 19, 1-2pm | Care Not Corruption
Since last year, people who use at-home care have faced major problems getting the care they need. Why? NYS is paying a private-equity-backed company to manage care. Learn what’s happening and what we can do to make it work again. Everyone deserves safe, quality care that lets them live in their community.
