Donna, whose daughter Julia recently experienced a young negotiators program with a social worker through the Catholic Charities of Buffalo In-School Social Work Program (ISSWP), said the opportunity gave her the “chance to get to know her daughter better.” In turn, Julia said she feels like a “different person” and can “hold my ground more and I have more confidence.”
      
Catholic Charities ISSWP collaborates with 10 Catholic Diocesan elementary and middle schools in Erie and Niagara counties to provide a part- or full-time social worker to address any non-academic barriers to school success. This is the 12th consecutive year Fidelis Care has supported the program, recently awarding Catholic Charities a $403,850 grant to continue its commitment to make a difference in the lives of youth, their families and educators.

Cash Realty & Auctions will auction a student built modular home on Friday, June 10 at 9:30 a.m. The three bedroom, one bathroom, 1,242 square-foot ranch was built by the high school students enrolled in Erie 1 BOCES building trades program.

For the past 15 years, students have built a home as part of a hands-on learning experience offered by public education via Erie 1 BOCES. The house has been inspected and meets building code. Updates to the floor plan include a larger common bath, a larger master bedroom, an electric fireplace, built-in computer work station and buffet, and a security system donated by Casco Security Systems.

What sets Buffalo and Western New York apart from other regions as a fun and unique travel destination? According to a recent online survey of “America’s Favorite Cities,” which ranked Buffalo at the very top of its travel list, categories such as architecture, craft breweries and public parks are hugely important to today’s trendy travelers. Restaurants and food also rank high atop the wish list of these road warriors.