SWK 301– POVERTY AND PUBLIC POLICY
Prof. Tonya Myles-Day
Service-Learning/Volunteer Options Spring 2018
Student instructions for forming a volunteer partnership:
- Do your research: Decide on a few organizations that might interest you before making any calls.
- When you call the organization, identify yourself, your college, your class, and your professor. Tell them why you’re calling: what are your volunteer requirements are and when you need to complete them by? Find out if you’re a good match for each other: are they currently in need of a volunteer? Do they have hours you can manage? What would you be doing? Etc.
- If the organization agrees to take you on as a volunteer, provide them with a copy of your course syllabus.
- If you find information that is out-of-date, please email correct information to .
*Note: All phone numbers have a 716 area code, unless otherwise specified.
DINING ROOMSAND FOOD-RELATED PROGRAMS
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier-- Kitchen and Food Pantry1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls 14303
Contact: Stacy Menard, 285-3403x2250
/ The Morlock Foundation
2323 Main St., Buffalo 14214
Contact: Alice Lam, 842-1300
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Meals on Wheels for WNY(senior citizens)
Sites throughout the area
Contact: Victoria Weldy, 822-2002 x21
/ St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room
1298 Main St., Buffalo 14209
Contact: Katie Brace, 8823360
Heart, Love and Soul Dining Room
939 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls 14305
Contact: Sr. Diane Bernbeck, 282-5687
/ Response To Love Center
130 Kosciuszko St., Buffalo 14212
Contact: Kathleen Majchrzak, 8947030 x105
Feed My Sheep Ministries Food Pantry
6619 Southwestern Blvd., Lakeview 14085
Contact: Brent Doyle, 627-2183
/ Salvation Army—Golden Age Center(senior citizens)
960 Main St., Buffalo 14202
Contact: Demi Walsh 888-6220
SHELTERS AND DROPIN CENTERS
Buffalo City Mission- Cornerstone Manor(women & children)150 East NorthSt., Buffalo 14203
Contact: Sue Cervi, 854-8181
*Apply online using the volunteer application and complete orientation* / Buffalo City Mission(men's shelter and thrift store)
100 East Tupper St., Buffalo 14203
Contact: Sue Cervi, 854-8181
*Apply online using the volunteer application and complete orientation*
Gerard PlaceManor(women & children)
2515 Bailey Ave., Buffalo 14215
Contact: Karen Kasperek, 716-897-9948 x112
/ Hearts for The Homeless
890 Tonawanda St., Buffalo 14207
Contact: Donna Blarr, 877-3536
Compass House(must commit 40 hours for calendar year)
1451 Main St., Buffalo 14209(teen shelter)
Contact: Sierra Johnston, 886-1351
/ Friends of Night People
FONP - 394 Hudson St., Buffalo 14201
Urban Diner - 384 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo 14212
Meal Time – The Bailey Community
Contact: 884-5375
*Apply online using the volunteer application. You will be contacted within 3 daysto schedule your first shift and orientation.*
Lockport Cares
192 Genesee St., Lockport 14094
Marty Nagy, 438-2273
/ Community Missions of Niagara Frontier
1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls 14303
Contact: Stacy Menard, 285-3403 x2250
SUPPORT SERVICES
The Magdalene Project
1910 Falls St., Niagara Falls 14303
Contact: Joanne Lorenzo, 282-0908
/ Restoration Society
66 Englewood Ave., Buffalo 14214
Contact: Michelle Scheib, 832-2141 x21
Hearts and Hands (vulnerable individuals)
Locations in Akron, Alden, Boston, Clarence, Lockport, Marilla, Holland and Wales
Contact: Tabitha Fisher, 406-8311
/ Salvation Army- Red Kettle Program
960 Main St., Buffalo 14202
Contact: Demi Walsh, 888-6220
Matt Urban Hope Center
385 Paderewski Dr., Buffalo 14212
Contact: Daniel Auflick, 893-7222 x306
/ CAO of Erie County various locations
Contact: Lori Dunning, 881-5150
ACCORD Corporation(services Allegany, Wyoming, & Cattaraugus Counties)
84 Schuyler St. Belmont 14813
Contact: Edna Elling, 585-268-7605
/ Catholic Charities of Buffalo
Immigration and Refugee Assistance Program
20 Herkimer St. Buffalo 14213
Contact: Corrin Locheck, 842-0270
YOUTH AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Buffalo City Mission- Cornerstone Manor150 East North St., Buffalo14203
Contact: Sue Cervi, 854-8181
*Apply online using the volunteer application and complete orientation* / First United Methodist Church- Game Night
322 Baynes St., Buffalo 14213
Mailing Address: 310 Baynes St., Buffalo 14213
Contact: Jennifer Johnson, 479-5453
Town Boys & Girls Club
54 Riverdale Ave., Buffalo, NY 14207
Contact: Christine Hochulski, 873-3244 x202
/ Northwest Buffalo Community Center Youth Programs
155 Lawn Ave., Buffalo 14207
Contact: Frank Cunningham,876-8108 x16
Native American Community Services
1005 Grant St. Suite A, Buffalo 14207
Contact: Colleen Casali, 874-2797 x314
*Must complete background paperwork and fingerprinting* / YWCA of WNY
1005 Grant St., Buffalo 14207
Contact: Kim Rolek, 447-1494
Urban Christian Ministries
967 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo 14211
Contact:Paula Nicols, 882-9472
/ Grant Street Neighborhood Center (PUSH)
271 Grant St., Buffalo 14213
Contact: Keith Kristich
December 18, 2018