Big Big Table Community Cafe

This lunchtime restaurant supports a pay-what-you-can model, focused on serving delicious, nutritious, meals for anyone who desires it,  while at the same time championing healthy, local food options, addressing food insecurity, reducing food waste, and supporting community. 

Community Cafe | Big Big Table Community Cafe | United States

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Christian Counseling Ministries of WNY

Provides individual, marital and family counseling that integrates Biblical principles to guide clients' healing journeys, renewing mind, body and spirit to achieve mental, emotional and spiritual wholeness. https://ccmwny.org/

 

​Christian Service Brigade

Uses mentorship and programming to combat the devastative impact of fatherlessness on boys and young men, through active community service in a faith-based, "band of brothers" context, helping them grow together and become community and spiritual leaders of tomorrow.  https://csbministries.org/

 

Girl Scouts of WNY

The 2026 grant awarded supports a special mental health and wellness initiative happening in Erie County through a "Badge in a Box" program. Participants will explore and embrace the function, power, and uniqueness of their bodies, and build emotional resilience and well being.

Girl Scouts of Western New York​

 

Grace Guest House

Provides a haven and respite for families while seeking care at area healthcare facilities, providing a safe space filled with compassion, empathy, fairness, justice and equity. https://www.graceguesthouse.org/

 

Grassroots Gardens WNY

A dedicated group of community gardeners and activists who strive to share knowledge, power and resources to grow healthy food, heal systemic harm, and strengthen neighborhood connections through community gardens.  https://www.grassrootsgardens.org

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Haircuts For Those In Need

Functioning under a "look good, feel good" motto, this organization provides free haircuts to unhoused and underserved residents in Buffalo and around WNY. They provide over 100 free haircuts monthly! Haircuts For Those In Need - Charity, Haircuts, Homeless

 

Habitat for Humanity - Niagara County

Provides individuals and families with affordable housing, either through new construction or improvements, as a place to call home. https://www.habitat.org/

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Jericho Road - Vive Center

A Buffalo city shelter housing refugee claimants waiting for appointments/interviews with the Canada Border Services Agency and asylum seekers wishing to apply for U.S. asylum. Jericho Road Community Health Center: Medical Care, Global Work

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Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center

A year-round camp dedicated to sharing the gospel of Christ Jesus by providing opportunities for spiritual growth, renewal, and Christ-centered community in the wonder of God’s creation. Home | Lclcenter

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Leveling the Playing Field

LTPF collects new and gently-used sports and playground equipment for distribution to schools and organizations working to provide affordable and accessible athletic options to under-resourced youth groups, community programs and schools. 

Western New York Youth Sports Non-Profit - Leveling the Playing Field

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Lord of Life Adult Day Health Center

Provides a safe, nurturing environment for adults who require assistance in daily living and who benefit from socialization in a structured program. The Adult Day Health Center provides a social environment for everyone and additional services for stroke recovery individuals, head trauma victims and frail elderly dementia participants. https://lordoflifeadhc.us/

 

Lord of Life Childcare Center

Providing affordable, play centered childcare for ages 6 weeks through age 12, ​that builds character, encourages exploration, teaches both academic and life skills, and builds self-esteem and self-respect. https://lordoflife.us/child-development-center

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Lutheran Youth of WNY

A vibrant and inclusive faith community for youth grade 3 through 12, in addition to young adults, providing ministries which foster personal and spiritual growth, through meaningful events, programs, and service projects which reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ.

https://www.lutheranyouthwny.org/

 

​Parkside Food Pantry & Holiday Programs

​Staffed by Parkside Lutheran Church and community neighbors, this North Buffalo food pantry serves approximately 225 households per month. In addition to regular monthly provisions, the pantry provides specialty items to clients for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday celebrations. 

Kenmore/North Buffalo Food Pantry | Ministries | Parkside Lutheran Church

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​Peace of The City Ministries

Serving at-risk youth in Buffalo’s west side by focusing on literacy, creative arts, job training and spiritual growth in the name of Christ.
https://peaceofthecity.org/

 

Peaceprints of Western New York

Offering comprehensive reentry services to men and women involved in the criminal justice system. Our Reentry and Housing Programs are designed to offer provisions and guidance along each step of an individual's transformation. http://peaceprintswny.org/

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RIDE (Refugee & Immigrant Driver Education)
This special ministry of Augustana Lutheran Church in Tonawanda aids refugee and immigrant individuals acquire a driver's license.

It is the only one if its kind in WNY.
https://www.augustanaonline.org/outreach

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The Rural Outreach Center

The ROC is a unique agency that provides mental health services, care coordination, mentoring and tutoring, financial literacy, employment support and job readiness training, budgeting help, and so much more to southern WNY county residents living at or below the Federal Poverty Level ($45,000 per year for a family of four).  Home - The Rural Outreach Center

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Sloan Comfort Care Home

This one-of-a-kind facility in Erie County provides free palliative care in an in-home setting, giving dignity, support and love to persons at the end of life's journey. Buffalo | Sloan Comfort Care Home | Volunteer

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St. Peter's Lutheran School

Provides quality Christian education to children ages preschool through grade 8. https://www.discoverstpeters.org/

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St. Timothy's Child Care Center

This center cares for children age 6 weeks - kindergarten, striving to nurture the whole child physically, academically, and spiritually. https://www.sttimothygrandisland.com/child-care-center

 

Seneca Street Community Development Corporation

Free after-school and summer programs offering academic support, health and wellness, physical activity and enrichment.
https://www.senecastreetcdc.org/

 

​Trinity Old Lutheran Church Sandwich Team Ministry

This community outreach program provides 100 sandwiches per week for Friends of the Night People, Buffalo. https://www.trinityoldlutheran.com/

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The Tool Library

Believing that cost and access to tools shouldn't be a barrier for DIYers, this all-volunteer tool-lending library provides tool access, as well as education and project support to its members. https://thetoollibrary.org/

 

Wheels for Workers 716

This volunteer-run organization collects and refurbishes/repairs bicycles for distribution to Western New Yorkers in need  of transportation for employment. Wheels For Workers 716 |

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WNY Church Unleashed

Partnering Evangelical Lutheran Churches provide weekly worship services through WBBZ-TV (Ch 5. or 67 depending on your provider) and social media. https://churchunleashedtv.com/

 

Past Grant Recepients Include:

All Saints LC AED Program * Clergy Jail Visiting Project * Community of Good Neighbors * Daily Bread Food Truck * Family Promise of WNY * Good Shepherd North Boston Youth Project * Grace LC Alzeihmer's Respite Program * Good Shepherd LC Pantry & Community Gardens * Habitat for Humanity-Buffalo *  LuMin Campus Ministry * Massachusetts Avenue Project * Pioneer on the Lake * Samaritan Counseling Center * Somali Bantu Community Organization *

WNY Impact Foundation...and many more!