Say Yes Buffalo
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Say Yes Buffalo is a civic and social services collaboration based in Buffalo, New York, that unites public schools, families, educators, higher education, local government, and nonprofit and corporate partners to provide year-round, holistic support to students in the Buffalo Public School District. The effort coordinates services and resources across social, academic, health, and extracurricular domains to help students stay on track toward high school graduation and college enrollment, including tuition scholarships at more than 170 colleges and universities for eligible students. Its approach involves a broad network of supporters delivering social services, after-school and summer programming, mentoring, health access, college preparation, internships, and additional family supports aimed at creating a stable environment for student success. The organization operates within the education and community development space, leveraging partnerships to align resources with research-based needs for student potential realization. A recent leadership appointment and ongoing partnerships, such as collaborations with local institutions and national partners, reflect continued efforts to expand school-based services and broaden program impact in the Buffalo region.