Partnership for the Public Good is a community-based think tank that builds a more just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Buffalo Niagara through action-oriented research, policy development, and citizen engagement.

A New Home For Action

Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.

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May 15, 2024

Buffalo News: "Housing inspection program is hot topic at rally, Buffalo Common Council budget hearing"

Harold McNeil | May 15, 2024 Housing Opportunities Made Equal, or HOME, is a local nonprofit agency that helps tenants deal with housing issues, among the most prevalent of which is unsafe housing conditions, according to Steven Haagsma, education manager for the agency. It's why he and a …

May 14, 2024

PPG's 2024-2025 City Budget Workshop and Resource Hub

On May 13, 2024, PPG, Geoff Kelly of Investigative Post, Alia Williams of VOICE Buffalo, and Janayia Capers of PUSH Buffalo hosted a Buffalo City Budget 101 workshop, which explored Mayor Brown’s proposed $618 million budget.  In this workshop, we reviewed what Mayor Brown is …

May 9, 2024

Join webinar (5/24): Broadband for All? Mapping and Discussing Progress and Remaining Challenges Across NYS

Community partners, policy makers, and decision makers across NY are invited to join Rusty Weaver, Director of Research, ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, and community leaders in broadband accessibility for a presentation of the Digital Equity Tool and a discussion on opportunities going forward.  The …

May 8, 2024

WXXI News: "The Daniel's Law Task Force, and how to improve responses to mental health and addiction crises"

Evan Dawson, Megan Mack | May 8, 2024 A state-wide group focused on improving responses to mental health and addiction crises is asking the public for feedback. The Daniel’s Law Task Force is holding listening sessions across the state; a Rochester-based session is being held Wednesday …

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Film Screening: "Untold Stories: Life After Foster Care"May 21, 2024, 6-8 pm

Fostering Greatness, Inc. and Partnership for the Public Good

During National Foster Care Awareness Month, join us for the premier screening of a short film amplifying the stories of foster care alumni in Erie County.

Broadband for All? Mapping and Discussing Progress and Remaining Challenges Across NYSMay 24, 2024, 12-1:30 pm

Rusty Weaver and community partners

Community partners, policy makers, and decision makers across NY are invited to join Rusty Weaver, Director of Research, ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, and community leaders in broadband accessibility for a presentation of the Digital Equity Tool and a discussion on opportunities going forward.  Register …

Uniting on the High Road ConferenceJune 20, 4 pm-June 22, 2024 1:30 pm

Partnership for the Public Good, Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, national and local partners and experts

Uniting on the High Road: A Conference on Economic Justice at the Local Level will take place on June 20-22, 2024 in Buffalo, NY. Hosted by Cornell University ILR Buffalo Co-Lab and Partnership for the Public Good, with community and academic partners from across Buffalo and nationwide, the …

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Support a Forgotten Population: Funding Programs and Resources for Foster Care Alumni in Erie County
Affordable Housing Task Force November 2023 Report
Buffalo Common Council Procedures and How You Can Get Involved
Ranked Choice Voting in Western New York? Successes & Lessons from New York City
Community Responder Teams Brochure