Human Services

State-of-the-Region: Performance Indicators for the Buffalo-Niagara Region In the 21st Century
HUMAN SERVICES

Link	Description
American Red Cross - National | Greater Buffalo Chapter Kenneth Turner 716 878-2396 786 Delaware Ave	"...as the American Red Cross enters its third century of service, it’s important to look back as well as forward. And what we see is that our commitment to save lives and ease suffering has stayed true to what our founder, Clara Barton, envisioned more than 100 years ago. Our mission has remained the same—though how we carry it out has changed considerably..."
Baker Victory Services Laura Mehl 716 828-9492 5 West Elmview (off South Shore) Max Donatelli LB '00 Director of Care Management 716 828-9447	"...a non-profit charitable organization located in Lackawanna, N.Y., which provides a wide range of services to those in need. Each year, more than 3,000 children and families receive care...offers a wide-range of services for individuals with physical, developmental, and/or behavioral challenges. In addition, BVS includes programming which supplies a lifetime of care--from infancy to late adulthood..."
Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc. Jan Peters, Executive Director June W. Hoeflich, President, Board of Directors 97 Lemon Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Phone: 856-0363 Fax: 856-1432	"...prepares, equips and empowers individuals to address life management issues, thereby helping them to achieve their full potential while improving the quality of life in our community...plays a major role in ensuring that anyone in Western New York who needs help and has no place to turn, or who has had trouble accessing services, has a trusted place to go for assistance in moving toward maximum independence. The BFNC is particularly proud of its expertise in serving persons of color, the economically disadvantaged, and persons with serious and persistent mental illness in our community..."
Child and Adolescent Treatment Services Irene Zanet 716 853-1335 430 Niagara St Child Advocacy Center 716 886-5437 556 Franklin St Bonnie Glazer LB '00 716 835-4011
Child and Family Services Laura Grube 716 884-6002 330 Delaware Ave Ivy Diggs Washington 716 854-8661 403 Main St, Suite 725 (Brisbane Building)
CORSA Mary Thomas Scott 716 858-7878 95 Franklin St, Room 280
EPIC Vivian Evans 716 888-2007 x2001 Jefferson & Best (Makowski School)
Every Woman Opportunity Center Myrna Young 716 847-1120 237 Main St
Heritage Centers Ann Spisiak 716 856-4202 x229 101 Oak St
Hispanics United of Buffalo Jennifer Cancel 716 856-7110 254 Virginia Street
Homespace Karen Smith 716 881-4600 1034 Ellicott
Hope 6 Donna E. Rice 716 845-0485 x11 104 Maryland Street
Jewish Family Service (E-mail) Marlene Schillinger LB '00 Executive Director 716 883-1914
King Urban Life Center Betty Stone LB '00 VP, Board of Directors 716 891-7912 212 Strauss St
Native American Community Services Peter Hill 716 874-4460 1005 Grant St
People, Inc. Francisco Vasquez 716 882-6797 976 Delaware Ave Joe Giansante LB '00 Administrative Director 716 634-8132	"...dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities since 1971. Through a wide variety of programs and services, People Inc. encourages the growth, development and general well being of people of all ages, abilities and needs..."
Prevent Child Abuse America	"...since its establishment in 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America (formerly the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse) has been dedicated to making the health and well-being of children a top priority for everyone. Our programs, research, media campaigns, and activities at the state and local levels have provided leadership to child abuse prevention efforts nationwide..."
Preventionfocus Dr. Rita Hubbert 716 884-3256 69 Linwood Ave
UCPA - National | NYS | WNY Sandy 716 894-0130 7 Community Drive	"...committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. The national organization and its nationwide network of 140 affiliates strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society - from the web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community. As the second largest health charity in America, United Cerebral Palsy's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, through our commitment to the principles of independence, inclusion and self-determination..."
YWCA - National | Niagara Tara Heavern 716 884-4761 x243 245 North St	"...the oldest and largest women's membership movement in the United States. Three hundred twenty-four YWCAs operate across the country, representing approximately 2 million women, girls and their families...mission to empower women and girls and to eliminate racism, is the guiding principle for all YWCA child care, domestic violence, violence prevention, shelter, fitness, and social justice programs..."