HEALTH & HEALTHCARE

Our Goal

Every resident can access the care and services they need to live a healthy, full life. 

The Need

Many neighborhoods in Buffalo and Niagara Falls lack consistent access to preventative care, primary care, and affordable health services, contributing to persistent health disparities. 

    • Niagara Falls: 13% of adults lack a usual source of care, and only 36% have had cholesterol checked in the past five years. 

    • Niagara Falls: 11% of emergency department visits are potentially preventable; 16% of adults report experiencing poor mental health for 14+ days in the past month. 

    • Buffalo: Health disparities are concentrated in neighborhoods with high poverty, limited transportation, and insufficient healthcare infrastructure. 

Our Approach

Working with trusted medical partners, we expand high-quality, accessible healthcare by: 

  • Promoting healthy living 

  • Supporting neighborhood-based clinics 

  • Increasing preventative and primary care access 

  • Connecting families to medical providers 

  • Coordinating with hospitals and community health organizations 

  • Advocating for equitable healthcare infrastructure