Assists fathers and father figures who are incarcerated or at high risk of re-offending by promoting responsible parenting, helping sustain healthy marriages, and providing financial education for economic stability. Assists fathers and father figures to attain their goals by providing robust case management, necessary referrals, and personal support. Also provides employment assistance to individuals in need.

Works to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live the most independent lives possible. Adult Services include: - Day Services, including Certified Day Habilitation and Community Habilitation (which includes independent living skills instruction) - Employment Services - Self-Directed Services - Health Homes (comprehensive case/care management) - In-Home Services - Behavioral Services, including Home and Community Based Services, as well as Behavioral Intervention - Intensive Supports - Representative Payee Services - Budgeting classes and one-on-one budgeting assistance - Rental and Transitional Subsidies for clients who meet OPWDD eligibility criteria - Transportation - Family Reimbursement Program - Alternatives to Incarceration - Crime Victim Assistance Program (specializing in serving persons with disabilities that have experienced domestic violence) - Project C.O.A.C.H. (telephone counseling, referral, outreach and intervention/prevention for individuals and families) - Senior Services (life care planning) - Victim Assistance Program (provides services to people of all abilities who are victims of any crime, specializing in people with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence)

Focuses on creating asset development opportunities for both residents and entrepreneurs. Assists individuals in growing and investing in their communities by providing lending capital, training, consulting, technical assistance, seminars, workshops, and low-cost business rental space to new and existing businesses that would otherwise lack access to these services. Assists area residents in developing asset based thinking by providing financial literacy training, basic budgeting, and home appliance loans to combat predatory lenders. Loan programs and Cottage Industry Assistance Program target low to moderate income existing and prospective individuals. Chautauqua Microenterprise Loan Fund and the Women and Minority Microenterprise Loan Fund Programs help small businesses by providing small business start up and expansion loans. The small business incubator offers small businesses an opportunity to grow and stabilize with subsidies around rent, business services, and technical assistance. Serves as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold and as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Warming/Cooling Center is open before going there.

Works to enhance quality of life, financial stability, and economic independence for individuals and families. Offers one-stop assistance in a confidential environment to community members. Assistance available year round to help families improve financial management skills and succeed in the workforce. Services include: - Benefits Eligibility and Assistance - Financial Education Workshops - One-on-One Financial Mentoring - Banking Assistance - Education and Career Counseling - Resume and Job Development - Homeownership Assistance - College Entrance Assistance - Assistance completing the Federal Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) - Free Community Events - Free Tax Preparation Assistance for income eligible taxpayers (see separate listing for VITA at Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers)

Offers debt relief programs to help consumers establish a solid financial future by eliminating their current challenges on favorable terms. Also focuses on preventing financial issues and helping individuals develop strong core competencies in personal finance. Services include free credit counseling, debt management, financial workshops and webinars, student loan counseling, and bankruptcy certificate services.

Program designed to strengthen male and father engagement with children and families throughout the city of Buffalo and Western New York. Services include: - Parenting and relationships education through the 13-week Nurturing Fathers Program - Mentoring, coaching, and resource navigation for young adult fathers aged 18–24 - Personal finance education - Domestic violence programming through the 17-week Caring Dads Program

An Office of Mental Health (OMH) funded Recovery Center offering services for adults with mental health conditions. Services include employment support, benefits advisement, parenting classes and support, financial literacy development, volunteer opportunities, meals, and some social activities. Individualized, same day services are available. Certified Benefits Advisors on staff. Certified Employment Network offers Ticket to Work services for SSI/SSDI beneficiaries. ##REENTRY##

A free TRIO EOC program sponsored by SUNY Genesee Community College (GCC) that provides free support to aid community members in applying to, funding, and enrolling in further education. The purpose of the program is to help participants achieve their educational and career goals. Staff are knowledgeable and skilled in the fields of high school equivalencies, higher education applications and processes, state and federal financial aid, veteran and family-of-veteran education benefits, and scholarship opportunities available at the local, state, and national levels. Program offers individualized one-on-one appointments with highly trained Outreach Specialists who can assist with: - College and trade school applications - Financial aid applications and scholarship searches - High school equivalency options - Career counseling and vocational training options - Educational opportunities for veterans - Financial literacy and planning Although sponsored by SUNY GCC, the program is separate from SUNY GCC Admissions and does not recruit on behalf of the college. Participants can and are encouraged to apply to and attend any college or school they wish. ##Veteran##

Offers education, outreach, and supportive services to the community including high school equivalency classes and life skills classes on topics such as budgeting, job readiness training, parenting, nutrition, and spirituality.

Financial Education at Jericho Road includes two programs: Financially Fit and City Roots. Financially Fit offers financial education to refugee and American-born adults, empowering them and their families with the knowledge needed to successfully navigate American financial systems, manage limited resources, and embrace a healthy financial lifestyle. Curriculum centers around visual and experiential learning and teaches principals of banking, budgeting, paying bills on time, proper credit use, and savings. City Roots is Jericho Road's first-time homebuyer education program. This program is for both refugees and American-born adults.

Offers housing counseling services and workshops on pre-purchase, post-purchase, reverse mortgages, rental, mortgage default/foreclosure prevention, as well as financial education focusing on budgeting, credit, banking, and goal setting. Counseling is provided at various locations.

Focuses on creating asset development opportunities for both residents and entrepreneurs. Assists individuals in growing and investing in their communities by providing lending capital, training, consulting, technical assistance, seminars, workshops, and low-cost business rental space to new and existing businesses that would otherwise lack access to these services. Assists area residents in developing asset based thinking by providing financial literacy training, basic budgeting, and home appliance loans to combat predatory lenders. Loan programs and Cottage Industry Assistance Program target low to moderate income existing and prospective individuals. Chautauqua Microenterprise Loan Fund and the Women and Minority Microenterprise Loan Fund Programs help small businesses by providing small business start up and expansion loans. The small business incubator offers small businesses an opportunity to grow and stabilize with subsidies around rent, business services, and technical assistance. Program site serves as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold and as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Warming/Cooling Center is open before going there.

Informs consumers about how sensitive financial information is being increasingly used without permission and how consumers can take action to regain control.

Provides opportunities for education, rejuvenation and reflection for residents,membership into community garden, staff and the community of Brentwood. Offers classes and workshops on financial literacy, computer basics, resume writing, nutrition, mental health and wellness.

Offers information on how to budget money, repair and build personal credit, and manage personal assets. Call for additional information.

Works with Dads - biological fathers, adoptive fathers, father figures, and grandfathers - of children up to 24 years old. Provides life skills training, life coach services, employ-ability skills training, parenting skills training, 24/7 DADS class, and MoneySmart program. Works with Dads both in the community and in incarceration. Incentives are provided to complete the training.

Provides education and tools that help people make smarter financial decisions that will improve their lives and strengthen their futures, at no cost to the organization and/or the employee, and clients. The program focuses on corporations, agencies and organizations, including those organizations that serve people with disabilities, seniors and domestic violence victims.

Manages and maintains social security benefits, assists with financial planning including budgeting income and review of finances, and offers financial workshops. Services in Spanish available. Appointment required.

Provides small business owners with variety of educational services, such as workshops, webinars, online resources and more.

Offers workshops or classes for schools, banks, employers, community organizations, and churches on personal money management, avoiding debt and managing credit. There are also seminars for the general public, including home buyer education.