BURA

We’re excited to share that Eight Days of Hope is returning to Buffalo to continue making an impact in our neighborhoods. This year, South District has been selected! https://eightdaysofhope.com/events/edoh-buffalo-2026/

Homeowners in South District:
Applications are now open, today through May 4. If you (or someone you know) own and live in your home as a primary residence in the South District, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t live in South District but interested in volunteering?

Volunteer registration is now open! You don’t even have to be from Buffalo to participate. People from anywhere can sign up and be part of this incredible effort.

For more information, to apply, or to register, visit: https://eightdaysofhope.com/events/edoh-buffalo-2026/

BFNC COMMUNITY RESOURCE ROOM :
Resume Writing/Interviewing/Job Search

2 WORKSHOPS
** WHEN: on the first Tuesday of each month
Time: 3-5 pm

**WHEN: the second Wednesday of every month from 10 am-12 pm

APPOINTMENTS NEEDED FOR ALL OTHER ASSISTANCE

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
https://bfnc.jotform.com/scarter/community-resource-room-appointment

OR CALL (716) 856-0363 to schedule an appointment

Upcoming Community Event! Free Lead-Safe Housing Workshop.

We’re sharing the following local opportunity hosted by Lead Safe Homes and their partners to help protect families and property owners from lead exposure. Sign-up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-lead-safe-housing-workshop-tickets-1818687395959

Lead-Safe Housing Workshop
Wednesday, November 12 at 6 PM
Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY
Hosted by:

• Erie County Health Department
• City of Buffalo Dept. of Permits & Inspections
• Lead Safe Task Force

Learn how to:
✅ Protect your family, tenants, and investments from lead exposure
✅ Understand New York’s new inspection requirements
✅ Access Erie County’s $12 million Lead-Safe program (grants $20K–$40K per unit)

The city and state are working with BURA to help property owners get vacant units back online and address the housing shortage in our community.

If you're a small property owner with vacant, unmarketable apartment units, consider applying for the Vacant Rental Program.