UNYTS Becomes Connect Life – New Name, Same Amazing Mission
Upstate New York Transplant Services or UNYTS is undergoing a name change. The organization – which makes a commitment to enhance and save lives through organ, eye, tissue and blood donation while maintaining respect for those who give the Gift of Life – will now be called ConnectLife. They made the change to help build […]
Adults Take Over Explore & More For Grown Up Night of Play!
This Friday the adults take over the museum as Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum holds their first ever Grown Up Night of Play at 6:30 pm on August 16th. Guests 21 and over are invited to enjoy food, drinks, music and play across four floors of fun at Canalside. […]
Experience Life in the Early 1800s During Hull Family Home & Farmstead’s Heritage Days
The public is invited to experience life on the farmstead during the 1800s as the Hull Family Home & Farmstead presents Heritage Days, Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Farmstead is located at 5976 Genesee Street in Lancaster. Tradesmen and craftsmen will be on hand to demonstrate […]
High School Students Plan Hawaiian Luau Family Event to Benefit Children’s Hospital
Aloha! If you love to have fun and help others at the same time – we have a great event to tell you about!! The event, planned by two high school students, will raise money for Oishei Children’s Hospital. Everyone is invited to a special family friendly Hawaiian luau-themed event which will take place from […]
Donations Needed to Open a Buffalo Chapter of For Goodness Cakes, a Non-Profit Helping Kids In Need Celebrate Their Birthdays
Think back to your birthdays over the years. The fun. The family. The friends. The cake. The presents. The memories. The reality for many at-risk and foster youth is that their birthday will come and go like any other day — not even a simple cake to let them know that someone cares. […]
The Face of Hope – Meet Emily – The Little Girl Inspiring Others
I’ve been following Emily Keicher’s story for years. The adorable, fierce, fabulous little girl is quite remarkable… and I learned quickly that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Her parents are such an inspiration. The way they live – the way they encourage their daughter – the way they just never give up. […]
WNY Pet Food Pantries, always in need, always ready to help
Help for our furry family members.
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Alison Gerlach. Her Legacy Lives on Thanks to her Family & Community
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Ali. She would have turned 34 today. I never met her, but feel as if I know her well. One thing I do know – Ali has saved COUNTLESS lives. Sometimes in life you meet people who change you. Who make you want to be a better person. Sometimes in journalist-life, […]
M & T Bank and Kaleida are Teaming up for a TOTALLY AMAZING mission!
Kaleida Health and M&T Bank are teaming up to build a Habitat Home on Buffalo’s East Side. This is great news. Habitat for Humanity Buffalo is getting a boost from two locally headquartered companies. Kaleida Health and M&T Bank have agreed to provide full funding along with employee volunteers to build a home on Winslow […]
Harzfest. Continued Giving in Memory of an Unforgettable Man
It’s been an epic event for years. If you don’t know about Harzfest, check it out.