named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Aftercare Housing
Transitional housing program for clients stepping out of shelter care, offering ongoing case management and support for 6–12 months to promote independent living.
Grace House
NYS-certified emergency shelter providing 34 beds for homeless adult males in Erie County, offering 24/7 staffing, meals, case management, and life skills training with an average stay of 90 days.
Life Skills Training
Program teaching housing stability, employment readiness, financial literacy, self-advocacy, and decision-making to prepare clients for independent living.
Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP)
OTDA-funded initiative offering housing location assistance, aftercare follow-up, and supportive services to help program graduates maintain long-term stable housing.
Supportive Housing Program (SHP)
OTDA-funded program providing case management, life skills training, food, clothing, and housing assistance to homeless adult clients.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating emergency and transitional shelter for homeless individualsProvides emergency and transitional housing through a NYS Certified Emergency Shelter for adult males in Erie County, offering 34 beds nightly and serving over 400 individuals annually. This includes safe, stable housing and supportive living properties as a step toward independent living.
- Providing case management and support services for shelter residentsOffers individualized case management services that include employment support, housing planning, medical and mental health referrals, and life skills training in financial literacy, self-advocacy, and decision-making to help clients transition to stable housing.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Facilitating employment and housing placement for homeless clientsSupports clients in gaining employment, with 50% achieving job placement, and assists in developing permanent housing plans, with 72–73% of residents discharged with successful housing plans.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Providing meals and essential goods to homeless individualsDistributes warm, home-cooked meals and connects clients with in-kind donations of clothing, including professional attire and work-specific items such as uniforms and work boots.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$410K
Contributions & grants$70K17%
Program service revenue$341K83%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$387K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$288K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$356K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$47K
Net assets$308K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -30.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV JAMES CROWLEY | President | 5 | $53K |
board members · 3
- JAMES GUNZBURG — Director
- MICHAEL IACUCCI — Director
- REV PHILLIP HARLOW — Treasurer
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Brinkman-Bailey Block Club Partner — Community partner engaged in local outreach and support.
- Buffalo Bills Partner — Partner organization supporting ministry activities.
- Buffalo Sabres Partner — Partner organization supporting ministry programs.
- Churches of WNY Partner — Collaborates with Churches of WNY as part of ministry outreach and support efforts.
- Councilmember Bryan Bollman Government — Local government affiliate supporting community initiatives.
- Division of Criminal Justice Services Government — Receives funding through a contract with Erie County Mental Health and NY State DCJS to provide housing case management for reentry clients.
- Elim Bible Institute Partner — Partner in ministry and outreach initiatives.
- Elim Fellowship Partner — Multiple board members, including Kelsey Jeff and Dr. Rev. Ron Burgio, are ordained through or affiliated with Elim Fellowship, suggesting a partnership or institutional alignment.
- Endeavor Behavioral Health Services Partner — Collaborates on behavioral health support services.
- Erie County DSS Government — Refers clients and fills 34 beds nightly at Grace House emergency shelter.
- Erie County Department of Social Services Partner — Contract partner for emergency shelter services; referrals to Grace House are made through this agency.
- Erie County Dept. of Mental Health Government — Government affiliate in mental health service provision.
- Erie County Dept. of Social Services Government — Government agency partner in social service delivery.
- Erie County Re-Entry Task Force Coalition — Signature member collaborating on reentry services and housing for parolees; participates in housing sub-committee and received reentry enhancement grant.
- Erie County Reentry Task Force Partner — Collaborates on reentry support programs for individuals returning from incarceration.
- Feedmore of WNY Partner — Partner organization in food and nutrition assistance.
- HUD-City of Buffalo Government — Contractor under the City of Buffalo’s Emergency Solutions Grant program since 2003, providing emergency shelter services.
- Hearts for the Homeless Partner — Kelsey Jeff, a board member of Saving Grace Ministries, is Chief of Staff at Hearts for the Homeless, indicating an organizational connection.
- Love Joy Church Partner — Dr. Rev. Ron Burgio, a board member, is Senior Pastor at Love Joy Church, indicating a connection.
- NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Government — Contract partner since 2006, operating programs that provide case management, housing, and supportive services to homeless individuals.
- Orleans-Recovery Hope Begins Here, Inc. Partner — Rev. Don Snyder, a board member, is president of Orleans-Recovery Hope Begins Here, Inc., indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Sisters of Charity Hospital Partner — Mrs. Sheryl King, a board member, is a Social Worker at Sisters of Charity Hospital, where she coordinates discharge planning, suggesting a professional and organizational link.
- The Chapel Partner — Rev. Leroy Wiggins, a board member, is Campus Pastor at The Chapel in Cheektowaga, indicating a connection between the organizations.
- US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development Government — Federal government affiliate supporting housing initiatives.
- community of faith Partner — Collaborates with the community of faith to support shelter, re-entry, and life support services.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Integrated Support Servicesmethodology: faith_driven_serviceBy integrating Christian principles with housing and re-entry services, the organization fosters personal transformation and community connection, because faith-based engagement provides moral framework, emotional support, and volunteer and donation networks that sustain long-term recovery.
- Inclusive Shelter Access for High-Need Populationsmethodology: inclusive_shelter_accessBy offering shelter access to individuals with behavioral health concerns and criminal backgrounds who are excluded from other programs, the organization increases safety and engagement among high-need populations, because inclusion reduces barriers to care and promotes stabilization.
- Transitional Housing with Individualized Case Managementmethodology: transitional_housing_with_supportBy providing time-limited housing combined with individualized case management and life skills programming, the organization supports clients in transitioning from emergency shelter to permanent, independent living, because structured support and skill development address root causes of instability and build self-sufficiency.