By its very nature, PPG’s work is never done. Challenges met often lead to new challenges, and the work of strengthening our community continues. The items collected below are the latest chapters of our ongoing story.
This year's public roll out of the Community Agenda will take place on Friday, January 17 at 10am, at the Buffalo State University Alumni & Visitor Center at 667 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14213.
In July 2024, several community organizations—PPG, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, People United for Sustainable Housing, and Center for Elder Law and Justice—and four individual Buffalo residents sued the City of Buffalo for its failure to implement the city's Proactive Rental …
by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …
by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …
Join us on Friday, January 17 as we unveil our partners' 2025 policy solutions!
Learn how to effectively write for the media with our tips on writing letters to the editor, opinion pieces, and press releases. What are the different types of letters accepted by our local news sources, and how do you submit? After the workshop, participants can send a draft op-ed to review and …
Buffalo’s annual budget is over $600 million. What are the priorities in the proposed budget for 2025-2026? What is the annual budget process, and how can you influence it? Where does the City get its revenue, and what are the biggest areas of spending?
How do you submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to get public records, data, and information from government? How can organizers and advocates use FOIL to strengthen their campaigns?