The National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York (NFJC) awarded Rich’s with their Community Leader Corporate Award at their annual Luncheon on Feb. 13, 2020. The NFJC is a non-profit organization dedicated to overcoming racism, bias and bigotry by building a just and inclusive community through education, advocacy and engagement. Every year, their […]
Today’s teens and tweens face complex issues. That’s why the Rich Family Foundation partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo and publisher Zuiker Press to provide local youth with graphic novels that deal with tough topics like racism, divorce, bullying and body image. The books, “Click,” “Colorblind,” “Imperfect,” and “Mend,” are aimed at […]
During Buffalo’s bitter winters, those experiencing homelessness are left vulnerable to harsh winds and freezing-cold temperatures. Beyond being uncomfortable, long-term exposure to the cold can present serious health issues. Code Blue, the City of Buffalo’s emergency weather plan, provides shelter, transportation and hot meals to the homeless population when the weather hits below 15-degrees. As […]
The littlest members of Buffalo’s West Side community have a new place to play, learn and grow, right in their own backyard. The West Side Family Center opened to the community in 2019 and provides a safe place for families with children to enjoy daily unstructured play and early education and development programming. Among other […]
When a child is hospitalized, the family’s sole focus should be on the health of their child, not where they can afford to stay or get their next meal. Every year, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY (RMHCWNY) provides over 500 families with a place to stay and hot food to eat while their […]
