James Giles, CEO of Back to Basics Outreach Ministries is calling on service providers, churches, not-for-profits, ministries, and individuals to combat the depression in Buffalo with a collaborative effort this summer in Niagara Square. The free event is scheduled for July 17 from 12-9pm and features an impressive line up of speakers including Nicky Cruz and musicians including Buffalo's own 500 voice Rise Up Choir. READ MORE...

Michael Robinson, Men's Ministry Director of the Buffalo City Mission will be praying at this year's National Day of Prayer gathering in Buffalo at Niagara Square on May 6.Why are you involved with the National Day of Prayer?

I am the Men’s Ministry Director at the Buffalo City Mission. Historically our men help to set up and tear down the podium and lights and such so we have always been involved in some way. This year I have been asked to lead one of the prayers. I am a native Buffalonian; I will be praying for local government. I have children in Buffalo public schools, and my family is all here in Buffalo. So Buffalo is very close to my heart. READ MORE...



The Bible instructs us to pray for our city and nation. Prayer is not merely giving God our “wish list,” though petition is an important part of prayer. The fullness of prayer involves coming into His presence with thanksgiving, repentance and acknowledgement of who He is.What’s more, prayer is about listening to Him, and listening leads to action.3 So how can we best pray for Buffalo? There are many problems—large problems, God-sized problems—ailing this city. READ MORE...



A few local organizations are merging art, community, and good will to raise money for a worthy cause. On May 15th, Live Life Loved Event will be hosted at the Park School on Harlem Road in Snyder, NY. READ MORE...



Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church is hosting Rockin For Relief, a Concert worship experience being put on by the Youth of Buffalo, NY for anyone wishing to come and help raise money for relief work in Hati. A Red Cross Blood drive is also taking place starting, READ MORE...

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo is hosting a fundraiser March 19 for their 2010 Women Build project. The event will be held at Asbury Hall on Delaware Avenue from 6-10 PM. Tickets are $25 per person presale or $30 at the door. Domenic Cortese of Hammertime on the Home Improvement Hour (WBEN 930 AM) will be the emcee for this event. READ MORE...

The Sierra Leone Alliance of Western New York has announced a Sierra Leone Benefit Concert featuring Newworldson and Alabaster Box, March 12 at The Chapel at Crosspoint in Getzville, NY. READ MORE...

Project Prevention is an outreach led by Eric and Michelle Johns, Directors of the Buffalo Dream Center, located within the 66,000 square foot Buffalo Christian Center which assists families who are at risk of being separated because of poverty.  Project Prevention is specifically designed to help, READ MORE...



On February 12, 2009 Elly Kausner of Clarence boarded flight 3407 to Buffalo, and never finished her journey. To honor her memory and her love for children, the Elly's Angels Foundation has been set up to provide opportunities, inspiration, and financial assistance to children of all ages. READ MORE... 

The Network of Religious Communities (NRC) is sponsoring a Go Hungry for Haiti Fast campaign.

The NRC is asking congregations and or families to fast one meal a week for the next six months and send the price of the meal to help the Haitian Relief effort. READ MORE...