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VOICE Buffalo 

VOICE's mission is to faithfully bring forth racial justice and equity in Western New York through political education and organized collective action. VOICE boldly imagines a society of diverse communities that are empowered, informed, active, and connected to one another, where all people have access to the resources they need to thrive and a voice in the decisions that affect them.

Schools not prisons

Campaigns

Through powerful campaigns, VOICE leaders organize people in smaller battles that bring about concrete changes, ultimately improving the lives of individuals and communities. These campaigns provide valuable opportunities to strengthen the foundation of our communities, nurture leadership development, shift world-views and policy to create a society that promotes healing and wellbeing.

 "The struggle for Black Liberation is not just a political struggle, it is a spiritual struggle. We must have faith that we can overcome, that we can achieve our goals."

 

- Martin Sostre, a Puerto Rican political prisoner, activist, and Buffalo bookstore owner who played a significant role in the Black Liberation movement in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s 

Committees

​Upcoming Events

  • How a Community Heals - A Series of Discussions About Hurt, Trust, and How we Heal
    How a Community Heals - A Series of Discussions About Hurt, Trust, and How we Heal
    Multiple Dates
    How a Community Heals - A Series of Discussions About Hurt, Trust, and How we Heal
    Oct 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Frank Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, USA
    Oct 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Frank Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, USA
    As we prepare for the November 5th election and in the wake of multiple tragedies our communities have been left to endure profound trauma. We gather with partners to talk about what we need to heal, trust one another, care for one another and how we move forward together.
  • Buffalo Basketball League
    Buffalo Basketball League
    Multiple Dates
    Buffalo Basketball League
    Oct 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
    Ready to hit the court? Buffalo’s Midnight Basketball League is calling! If you are interested in playing or coaching, sign up at. Players must be between 14 and 25 years old.
  • Souls to the Polls
    Souls to the Polls
    Souls to the Polls
    Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
    Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
    Join VOICE and our partners for Souls to the Polls! This non-partisan, faith-based initiative is rooted in a legacy of the civil-rights movement, especially within the Black church. Souls to the Polls aims to empower marginalized groups, including Black voters, to protect their voting rights.
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 Power The Movement 

Youth Public Safety

Support our work to inspire, uplift, and educate the next generation of artists, journalists, and activists. Every dollar donated will directly support the work of VOICE's VIBE Committee to create loving spaces for youth and mitigate violence through policy and systems change.

Radical Love

Radically love our siblings and their families who have been harmed by mass incarceration by giving to our Radical Love Fund. These funds will go directly towards positively impacting the lives of people impacted by incarceration and the legal system as well as those around them.

Power The Movement

Donations made to this fund go towards general operations. General operating funds are powerful because they contribute to the stability and sustainability of the organization.  During times of crisis or uncertainty, having sufficient general operating funds are crucial. 

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