American Red Cross - Eastern Niagara County Chapter
637 Davison Road, Lockport, NY 14094
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www.redcrossncc.org
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Provides first aid, collection programs, disaster services and assistance to the military. |
CONTACT
434.8876 |
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Buffalo Christian Center
512 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
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www.thebcc.org
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Various opportunities available including maintenance & grounds care, administrative work, media, children's summer camps and food service. |
CONTACT
Jim and Beth Swearingen 362.2524 Beth Helsel 856.7495 |
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Buffalo City Mission
100 E. Tupper St, Buffalo, NY 14203
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www.buffalocitymission.org
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Provides shelter, food, clothing and recovery programs. Buffalo City Mission exists since 1917 to meet the spiritual and practical needs of every man, woman and child that comes through our doors for help. |
CONTACT
Kathy King 854.8181 x404 |
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Christian Central Academy
39 Academy Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
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www.christianca.com
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How you can help: Maintenance projects, Prayer, and with our largest annual fundraiser - The Cornucopia Auction. |
CONTACT
Debbie White 634.4821 |
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Christian Counseling Ministries
810 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14206
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www.ccmwny.org
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Professional Christian Counseling |
CONTACT
Tim and Cheryl Chambers 674.6747 |
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Circle C Ranch
10451 Ashcroft Road, Delevan, NY 14042
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www.circlecranch.org
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Camp experiences for young people, Assist with facilities |
CONTACT
Wayne Aarum |
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Compass House
1451 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209
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www.compasshouse.org
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Safe shelter/services for runaway/homeless youth ages 12-17, and intensive case management and advocacy for homeless youth ages 16-20. All services are free and voluntary. How you can help: Safe place drivers, youth counselor, interns |
CONTACT
Michelle Moore 886.1351 |
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Cornerstone Manor - Buffalo City Mission
150 E. North Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
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www.buffalocitymission.org
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Cornerstone Manor Women and Children's Shelter is a ministry of Buffalo City Mission, offering freedom from social, physical and spiritual poverty, providing secure shelter, food, clothing and a Christ-centered resident recovery program for women and children who are homeless and hurting. |
CONTACT
Suzanna Cervi 854.8181 x408 |
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Friends of Night People
394 Hudson Street, Buffalo, NY 14201
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www.friendsofnightpeople.org
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Our goal is to provide linkages to help stop the revolving door of poverty.
How you can help: A 2 1/2 hour commitment to prepare/serve meals and cleanup (4:45pm - 7:15pm) Friday-Sunday in November-December. |
CONTACT
Joseph Heary 884.5375 |
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Habitat For Humanity/Buffalo
995 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
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www.habitatbuffalo.org
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How you can help: carpentry, nail board hanging & finishing, vinyl siding, and painting. Available Times: 9am-3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. |
CONTACT
Ron Talboys 741.3079 |
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Hearts for the Homeless
890 Tonawanda Street, Buffalo, NY 14223
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Homeless and Kids |
CONTACT
877.3536 |
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International Institute of Buffalo, Inc.
864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
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www.iibuff.org
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Assists immigrants - refugees with adjusting to American society by counseling, English tutoring, and providing translation/interpreting services |
CONTACT
Bruce Acker 883.1900 |
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International Students, Inc.
520 Lee Entrance, Suite 108B, The Commons, Amherst, NY 14228
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www.buffaloisi.com
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Befriending international students through the ISI friendship partner program. Providing food for pot luck dinners and other student events.
How you can help: friendship, food, computer help, and cleanup. |
CONTACT
Don Manta 639.0605 |
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Journey's End Refugee Services
184 Barton Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
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www.jerswny.org
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Welcome international refugees to Western New York by helping them access resettlement services such as housing, employment, medical treatment, educational opportunities, and other services.How you can help (as a group):household set-up for new arrivals, mailings. How you can help (individually):drivers, data input, donation pickup, tutor, mentoring, special events, and fundraising. |
CONTACT
Elaine Smyth-Bogumil 882.4963 x12 |
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Legacy Healthcare
199 S. Union Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
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www.legacyhealthcarellc.com
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Long term care for seniors; stroke and orthopedic recovery care for three locations in western New York. How you can help: Spiritual visits for residents |
CONTACT
Rick Zacher 316.2401 |
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Lockport CARES, Inc
192 Genessee St., Lockport, NY 14094
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www.lockportcares.org
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Homeless Shelter - volunteers are needed to provide one meal a month. Contact: meals.lockportcares@gmail.com. Also, in-house volunteers for 3-hour shifts and outside maintenance help are needed. Contact: lockportcares@gmail.com. |
CONTACT
Norm Kahler 716-438-2273 |
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Northgate Nursing Home
7264 Union Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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www.mcguiregroup.com
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Northgate provides skilled nursing care, post-hospital rehabilitation, specialized memory care.
How you can help: Assisting with resident activities (games, crafts, socials, and outings) |
CONTACT
Kathyrn Bender 694.7700 x137 |
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Salvation Army
960 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
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www.buffalosalvationarmy.org
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THE SALVATION ARMY OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK offers recreational, spiritual, educational, and social programs to assist those in need. Programs are open to people of all ages and are focused on building character, confidence, and capacity for excellence within underserved communities. |
CONTACT
Barbara 883.9800 |
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Saving Grace Ministries, Inc
PO Box 1013, Williamsville, NY 14221
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www.sgmworld.org
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How you can help: Looking for men, couples and college age young adults to assist with men's mentoring in a very safe environment, men's Bible study, facility maintenance, recreational activities, clothing, meals and drivers. They also need donations of small appliances and cooking utensils. Help with weekly Bible studies and men's fellowship, monthly recreational activities, periodic meals and cooking classes |
CONTACT
Rev. Terry King 893.1840 |
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SCORE International
PO Box 9994, Chattanooga, TN 37412
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www.scoreinternational.org
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Care packs to needy, fundraiser for missionaries, short term mission trips |
CONTACT
Jeff Hackett 579.2308 |
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SonRays
PO Box 673, Tonawanda, NY 14150
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www.sonraysministries.org
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Crisis pregnancy assistance, post-abortion healing workshop, youth teaching (sexual purity, anger...), and senior citizen care giving. How you can help: Serving food to senior citizens (evenings), administrative typing, envelope stuffing, etc. (daytime), yard work (Spring, Summer), childrens workers (Wednesday mornings in July). |
CONTACT
Alice Nurchie 695.9494 |
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St. John's Outreach Center
160 Chestnut Street, Lockport, NY 14094
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www.stjohnslockport.org
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Outreach Center (serving all of Niagara County and beyond) Volunteer activities include Food Pantry, Clothing Center, Emergency Outreach and Emergency Assistance. We also have a special Christmas Give-away on December 8th at 5:30pm. |
CONTACT
Jim Haid 433.5252 |
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The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care
225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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www.hospicebuffalo.com
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End of life care and grief counseling to the community. How you can help: Special Events, Administrative Service, and Direct Care. Some training required. |
CONTACT
April DiPizio 686.8309 |
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The North Tonawanda Inter-Church Food Pantry
100 Ridge Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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We provide low-income families a 4 day food supplement. Monday-Friday, 10-12:30 |
CONTACT
Bonnie Giammusso 692.8552 |
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True Praise and Worship
578 Walden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211
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Type of volunteer activities: Children's Outreach - Volunteers are needed to help set-up, cook/serve food, facilitate games, communicate the gospel, and pray for the kids. Administrative Support - Sister Kathy Jones has a significant need during the week (hours flexible) for some administrative/computer support to do phone calls, type flyers, enter data and the like. |
CONTACT
Sister Katherine Jones 444.3505 |
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YWCA of the Tonawandas
49 Tremont Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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www.ywca.org/tonawandas
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Domestic violence services, school age childcare, day camp, enrichment/recreational activities, court mandated services-supervised visitation, anger management. Assistance needed in the food pantry Tues and Thurs 10am-noon & noon-3pm weekly. |
CONTACT
Jill Towson 692.5580 |
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