Buffalo City Mission

Happy Labor Day from all of us here at the Buffalo City Mission!

As a reminder, the BCM administrative offices are closed today in recognition of the holiday, reopening tomorrow morning at 8:30am. All meal and shelter services are still open and prepared to serve those in need, 24/7 hours a day, 365 days a year!

STILL TIME!!! Register TODAY for the 5K Run For The Homeless!
This run/walk happening in beautiful downtown, Buffalo is a unique experience you won’t want to miss! This race is officially certified, and is open to runners, walkers, groups, teams, families & friends alike!

We’ll see you on September 7th! ➡️ BCM5K.org 🏃🏃‍♀️

It’s PRIME TIME to help the homeless and hurting here in WNY!

For PRIME DAY, we encourage that you go on a shopping spree for the homeless! All items ordered from our Amazon Urgent Needs Wishlist below are sent DIRECTLY to the mission, and into the waiting hands of a man, woman or child in need.

We couldn’t do all we do without your generosity, THANK YOU!

AMAZON WISHLIST LINK: a.co/gNU9Qzb

GIVE 716 IS HERE, AND WE NEED YOU!

We LOVE Give 716 here at the Buffalo City Mission, not just due to the hope of donations coming in, but more specifically because of the amazing outpouring and show of love from our community, banding together to make a difference here in our City of Good Neighbors!

As an organization that partners with 80+ others in order to serve those most in need here in the 716, we are ALL ABOUT standing alongside our community in order to make an impactful change in the lives of those who need it most.

If you plan to support the GIVE 716 event, we ask that you please consider supporting life-changing and life-saving services provided to the men, women & children here at the Buffalo City Mission.

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2024/charities/city-mission-society-inc

THANK YOU!

Registration is NOW OPEN for our 5K Run for the Homeless at www.BCM5K.org! 🎉

Whether you’re sprinting, strolling, or somewhere in between, this fun community event is perfect for individuals, families, and teams of all ages, with 100% of all proceeds helping the women, children and men at the Buffalo City Mission and Cornerstone Manor!

Let’s make a difference together. Sign up today and run (or walk) to help those most in need here in our City of Good Neighbors!

**Happy Fourth of July from Buffalo City Mission!**

Today, our administrative offices are closed to celebrate this special day. However, the Buffalo City Mission’s facilities are open and dedicated to serving those in need across our Western New York community.

We wish everyone a joyful and safe Fourth of July, surrounded by family and friends!

Come on by the AFC Community Center from 3-6pm TODAY for a free haircut! Given on a first come-first served basis, we are ecstatic to welcome to our facility located at 100 E Tupper Street, Buffalo NY 14203 as they set up shop to bless our community in need!

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that marks the profound moment in history when the chains of slavery were broken, and freedom was proclaimed for the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865.

At the Buffalo City Mission, we believe in the inherent value of every human life. Juneteenth is not just a historical milestone; it’s a celebration of the triumph of love over oppression, freedom over bo***ge. It’s a powerful reminder of the relentless spirit that seeks healing and hope amidst adversity.

As we reflect on this day, we are reminded of our mission to bring love, healing, and hope to those who need it most. Just as Juneteenth symbolizes the breaking of physical chains, we strive to break the chains of homelessness, addiction, and despair, offering a path to hope and renewal.

Today, let’s celebrate the power of love and the enduring promise of freedom. Together, we continue to work toward a world where every soul can experience the liberation and love that Juneteenth represents. 🙌🏽❤️

We are all blessed with a heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally. God, our ultimate Father, sent His only Son, Jesus, to lay down His life for us, showcasing a love beyond measure, and providing us with an example of what we can be as Father’s.

This past weekend, we had the profound privilege of honoring the incredible men at our Buffalo City Mission Men’s Facility for Father’s Day. Regardless of where you are or the challenges life throws your way… you never stop being a father.

As we reflect on this special day, we are profoundly grateful to serve and support these remarkable fathers, inspired by the greatest love of all—our Father in Heaven.

This week, we were incredibly blessed to host a few members of the team, and receive a TREMENDOUS donation, as they brought in over 82 bulging bags of donated items to the Buffalo City Mission Community Center, through their corporate in-house drive!

These items will help to bring dignity, help and provision to HUNDREDS of men, women and children here in WNY.

We truly could not do all that we do for our neighbors in need without corporate community partners like Materion and give thanks every day to our incredible City of Good Neighbors that are always willing to lend a hand-up to those who need most here in our community!

We are so thankful to have been invited to be featured on at today with our wonderful advocate and friend, ! Catch us at 3PM on Channel 4 to learn more about the role that the plays in here in our WNY community, as well as all how YOU can make a difference in the lives of our communities most vulnerable neighbors!

As an organization that has the tremendous privilege of serving many WNY veterans within our walls, with both of our facilities having dedicated Veteran dorms, we stand thankful, and honored this Memorial Day for those that served and sacrificed. To all who have served, thank you. 🇺🇸🙏🏼

On this National Day of Prayer, we are reminded of the countless prayers lifted up by our guests, staff, volunteers, and supporters. Prayer is more than just words; it’s a profound expression of hope, connection, and resilience. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest of times, we are not alone – we are united in faith and in our shared humanity.

At the Buffalo City Mission, we believe that every person is worthy of love, dignity, and respect – regardless of their circumstances. Through prayer, we find the strength to persevere, to uplift one another, and to continue our mission of serving those in need. Together, we are a community bound by compassion, fueled by faith, and committed to making a difference.

Thank you to everyone who supports the Buffalo City Mission and joins us in prayer today and every day. Together, we are making a difference – one prayer, one act of kindness, one life at a time. 🙏🏼

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US TODAY AT THE ! Today we were joined by .lew47 and the rest of the Bills squad as they came out to serve an amazing dinner to our men, women and children that we care for every day between our facilities!

We are so thankful to be part of this amazing City Of Good Neighbors, with some of our best always willing to step up and serve those who are most vulnerable, and most in need here in our community!

Thank you for a spectacular day, and GO BILLS!

YOU are needed!

Are you someone with a heart to serve?
Do you love your Western New York Community?
Do you want to impact the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then we want YOU to come volunteer with us here at the Buffalo City Mission!

Even if you aren’t sure how you might lend a hand, we’d be happy to share our various needs with you to see how you can best serve our WNY community and neighbors in need!

Simply go to our website, buffalocitymission.org, click on “volunteer” at the top, and fill out the interest form! After that, we’ll be in touch and can’t wait to meet and serve alongside you!

THANK YOU for having a heart to serve and for truly serving as the hands and feet of Jesus here in our community!

This morning, The Buffalo City Mission was proud to accept a donation of over $34,000 thanks to and their Subaru Share The Love Event!

Over the last four years, has raised over $138,000 alongside our community through this program in support of the Buffalo City Mission, helping us to serve our most vulnerable neighbors with food, shelter, countless health and human services, and education programs.

From the men, women and children that we serve, THANK YOU for supporting the , and truly showing our community what “Sharing The Love” looks like!

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers here at the Buffalo City Mission. We could not do all that we do without your help and continued support every single day.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Buffalo City Mission, please visit our volunteer page on our website as we’d LOVE to have you join us 🙂

https://www.buffalocitymission.org/take-action/volunteer/

Yesterday evening, we were blessed to welcome local Cellist, Alex Cousins, to our Alfiero Family Center for a night full of music!

He performed a wide variety of music for our residents,on both the classical and electric cello. Taking time to explain different pieces and styles. Our residents were so moved and grateful for the unique experience!

Thank you Alex for caring about our community in need and using your gifting to make an impact for our most vulnerable neighbors here in WNY!

Are you a local musician looking to share your gifts with the community? Come Rock the Shelter this Spring/Summer!

Contact [email protected] for more information!

Today, the coaches for the came out to the to serve our community! For years the Bills coaches have made it a point to come to the mission to serve our communities most vulnerable neighbors in need and we could not be more thankful for their time and efforts to help show passionate dedication both on and off the field!

We are often asked while giving tours at the Buffalo City Mission facilities who the main demographic we serve consists of. This question in particular is one of our favorites, because there is only one answer. People. We serve and love people through our services, shelter, and warm meals that we offer each and every day of the year.

Regardless of race, nationality or economic upbringing, we are blessed to be able to serve anyone who walks through our doors thanks to the generosity of individuals like you.

All month long, we celebrate Black History Month in multiple ways and with events within our facilities as a show of respect, and we are thankful for the opportunity to serve them.

“To serve and bless others is a blessing unto us as well.”

Thousands of our WNY neighbors in need are experiencing frigid temperatures this winter. Many do not know where they’re going to sleep tonight, some don’t know from where or when their next meal will come. Here at the City Mission, with your help we offer all of those things and more… we can offer hope. Help us reach our $100,000 Shelter From The Storm goal and impact as many lives as possible!

Please be advised that the cancellation of all volunteer events and activities at the Buffalo City Mission facilities has been extended through Monday due to the travel ban and forecasted weather.

Please keep an eye on our website for continued updates. Praying for safety and warmth for all of our WNY neighbors.

CANCELLED!!! -> DUE TO THE SEVERE WEATHER, ALL Volunteer activities at the Buffalo City Mission have been CANCELLED for the weekend.

This includes our Downtown AFC Community Center, Cornerstone Manor and our Thrift Store.
Thank you, praying for safety for all of our WNY Neighbors!

🚨 URGENT NEEDS!!! 🚨 With the winter weather here and worsening by the day in WNY. We invite you to come alongside us here at the Buffalo City Mission as we serve our most vulnerable neighbors.

Ocurrently, we are in desperate need of boots and underwear at our facilities. Though anything on our URGENT NEEDS Amazon list HERE -> https://a.co/5KRrM0Y can be life changing.

Your generosity, no matter the size, has the power to light up someone’s world.

THANK YOU for being a City Of Good Neighbor’s that comes together to form a blanket of hope here in our community! ❄️

Only 3 DAYS LEFT to make your tax-exempt gift go TWICE AS FAR for our neighbors in need here at the ! All gifts made before midnight on New Years will be matched!

Visit buffalocitymission.org to give today. We, and all of your neighbors here in Western New York appreciate your generosity.