The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism has been the hub of Jewish social justice and legislative activity in Washington, D.C. for the past 50 years.  The RAC educates and mobilizes the Reform Jewish community on legislative and social concerns, advocating on more than 70 different issues, including economic justice, civil rights, religious liberty, Israel and more. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, the RAC's advocacy work is completely non-partisan and pursues public policies that reflect the Jewish values of social justice that form the core of our mandate.

Click here to access the Religious Action Center website.

Jews share a sacred duty to accept responsibility for the vulnerable people in our midst. MAZON seeks to uphold that obligation by embodying the twin Jewish ideals tzedakah (justice) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). MAZON employs three interrelated strategies as part of their nationwide holistic approach: Education and Advocacy, Partnership Grants and Strategic Initiatives.

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Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, American Jewish World Service works to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world. AJWS pursues lasting change by providing financial support to local grassroots and global human rights organizations working in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and by mobilizing American Jews and others in the U.S. to advocate for policies that will benefit people in the developing world.

Click here to view the American Jewish World Service website.

Each month nearly 100,000 less fortunate Western New Yorkers turn to soup kitchens, food pantries, and other emergency food providers for assistance.  Since 1979 the Food Bank of Western New York has been helping individuals in need by acting as a bridge between available food sources and agencies servicing them.  The Food Bank provides more than 13 million pounds of food annually across the four counties it serves.

Click here to visit the Food Bank of WNY website.

Family Promise is an effective community response to homelessness that brings together existing community resources, and especially the religious community together to help keep homeless families together and to help them get back on their feet.  TBZ is proud to be a support congregation for Family Promise.

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Friends of the Night People is a charitable organization dedicated to helping the poor, homeless and destitute in Buffalo.  They provide food, clothing, medical care, counseling and hope to those in need free of charge.

Click here for the Friends of Night People website.

The Matt Urban Center is a multifaceted agency providing: Housing Services, Senior Services and apartments, Youth and Family Services, Homeless Outreach, G.E.D. and Work Skills Training, Crime Victims assistance, three food pantries and the Matt Urban Hope Center.  They are committed to providing programs that enhance the quality of life, preserve neighborhoods and encourage economic development in Western New York.

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The NFJC promotes understanding and respect among people of all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education. They focus on raising awareness and then educating and empowering our youth, as well as emerging and community leaders to becomes agents of change in transforming our society.

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Say Yes to Education Buffalo is a public/private venture designed to provide holistic support to Buffalo School District Students and committed to helping each and every student to graduate from high school.  Say Yes provides students with comprehensive out-of-school supports and scholarships to SUNY schools upon graduation.  It also supports research and professional development to improve the quality of education we provide and is working to improve fiscal responsibility and transparency for school and district performance.

Click here to view the Say Yest to Education Buffalo website.

Jewish Family Service (JFS) is a non-sectarian, not for profit, community-based health and social service provider that has proudly served Western New York since 1862. They are a broad range of complementary, integrated services in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work and rehabilitation counseling for all ages regardless of religious affiliation, ethnicity, gender or the ability to pay.  JFS operates out of the second floor of our Delaware Avenue facility.

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Canopy of Neighbors is a volunteer-first village organization dedicated to helping senior citizens over the age of 62 to stay at home and live independently.  They offer a wide range of services free to members, and for services beyond the skills of the volunteers they link members with discounted vendor services to help them remain in their own homes as they grow older.  They are currently limited to serving the 14209 and 14222 zip codes and operate out of our Delaware Avenue facility.

Click here for the Canopy of Neighbors website.

The Coalition for Economic Justice is an advocacy group that brings together labor, faith, community, academic and student organizations and individual activists.  They engage in collective action to create good jobs, strong, sustainable communities and economic justice for all Western New Yorkers.

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VOICE-Buffalo is an interracial, urban-suburban community organizing coalition of faith-based congregations and community, business and labor leaders of Western New York. They train leaders to engage in public life to make a difference in their communities, and act locally to build relationships inside and outside their congregations that empower people to raise and address issues in their neighborhood and city.  

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Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo enables community-led efforts to revitalize the city and enhance quality of life through the creation and maintenance of community gardens that beautify blocks, grow healthy food, and strengthen neighborhood spirit.  It was founded by our member (of blessed memory) J. Milton Zeckhauser, who recognized the value community gardens would bring to Buffalo's urban neighborhoods.  There are now almost 60 community gardens throughout the city on over 100 vacant lots.

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BPN is a public/private partnership project of the UB Regional Institute. Their work is limited to a single neighborhood in Northeast Buffalo, with all of the signs of a severely distressed community – high poverty, teen pregnancy, crime and blight – and where many of the residents are determined to turn their neighborhood around. BPN has developed a comprehensive approach that takes people from the cradle through the various stages of education to career and parenting. They use 14 different measures for performance that include not only education, but also health, safety and development.

Click here for the BPN website.

Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans with nutritious meals and safety checks at little to no cost. To bring more attention to this popular meal program, we have created a resource that highlights:

- What meals on wheels is
- How you sign up
- What types of meals are offered and more!

Click here for the Meals on Wheels website.

Friendly volunteers bring Kosher Meals on Wheels right to your home, with delivery sets that include 2 meals providing 2/3 of the daily nutritional needs of an older adult.

​Kosher Meals on Wheels provides a choice range of delicious, nutritious, affordable kosher meals home-delivered across the Greater Buffalo area.

Click here if you would like to request assistance, volunteer or donate.