named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Empower Youth
Youth reentry program providing case management, mentoring, education, workforce development, and mental health linkages for justice-involved youth ages 12-18.
Project Blue
Comprehensive pre- and post-release reentry program offering case management, court advocacy, housing coordination, employment workshops, and therapeutic services to justice-involved individuals in Erie and Niagara Counties.
St. Patrick Food Pantry
Client-choice food pantry providing groceries to clients and their families, located in Buffalo, NY.
Transitional and Supportive Housing
Housing programs offering transitional, supported, and independent living options for individuals reentering the community from incarceration.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 2 activities
- Deliver mentoring and advocacy programs for justice-affected individualsOffers mentoring and advocacy services for youth and adults impacted by incarceration, including through the Empower Youth program in partnership with Buffalo Public Schools for justice-involved youth ages 16–21.
- Operate pre- and post-release reentry programs for justice-involved individualsProvides pre- and post-release case management, mentoring, and linkages to education, workforce development, and treatment services for justice-involved youth and adults. Programs include Project Blue, in collaboration with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, and serve over 1,000 individuals annually across six counties in Western New York.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Host virtual bi-monthly social justice discussionsHosts virtual bi-monthly discussions on social justice topics in partnership with local nonprofits to engage the community in advocacy and education.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate a client-choice community food pantry for individuals impacted by incarcerationRuns a client-choice food pantry that allows individuals to select preferred food items, with no one turned away. The pantry is part of a broader suite of reentry services supporting individuals and families affected by incarceration.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provide transitional and supportive housing for individuals reentering society after incarcerationOperates a 120-day transitional residence program and a low-income supportive housing program with ten private rooms for men transitioning from Bissonette House. The organization maintains compliance with PRE Act standards as a DOCCS-approved Community-Based Residential Program and has a clean PREA audit on record.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Provide transportation support for clients through bus pass distributionUses recurring donations to purchase bus passes for clients to attend appointments, job interviews, or work shifts, supporting reintegration and employment stability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.95M
Contributions & grants$4.77M97%
Program service revenue$88K2%
Investment income$80K2%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$3.19M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$2.16M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.56M
Cash$2.35M
Investments$865K
Liabilities$522K
Net assets$4.03M
Liquid reserves12.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +91.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDI MCEACHON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $135K |
board members · 12
- ADRIANA VIVERETTE — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN — SECRETARY
- BROOKE MEEHAN — DIRECTOR
- COREY MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
- DARCI CRAMER PHD LMFT — DIRECTOR
- JAVEENA EDWARDS — DIRECTOR
- JUSTINE CAMPANELLA — DIRECTOR
- LEANNA OHOL — VICE CHAIR
- RYAN CASTER — TREASURER
- SYDNEY JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- TAYLOR SCHUBAUER-WATERS — DIRECTOR
- TIMOTHY HOGUES — CHAIR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- BestSelf Behavioral Health Partner — Local partner collaborating with Empower Youth on juvenile justice reentry services.
- Buffalo Public Schools Partner — Local partner supporting educational reintegration for justice-involved youth.
- Buffalo Public Schools Partner — Partner in operating the Empower Youth program for justice-involved youth.
- Cephas Attica, Inc. Network — Merged with Hope of Buffalo, Inc. in 2009 to form Peaceprints of WNY under the surviving legal entity of Hope of Buffalo, Inc.
- Cephas Attica, Inc. Partner — Collaborated with Hope of Buffalo, Inc. for over 40 years to form Peaceprints of WNY, a provider of reentry services.
- Christian Holdridge Partner — Director of Development who manages donor relations and monthly giving inquiries.
- Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Partner — Contributing local partner in the Empower Youth expansion initiative.
- Erie County District Attorney's Office Government — Government partner collaborating on juvenile justice reentry programming.
- Erie County Probation Government — Government partner involved in the holistic operation of the juvenile justice reentry program.
- Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition Partner — Partner organization contributing to restorative justice efforts for youth reentry.
- Erie County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates with Peaceprints of WNY to implement Project Blue at Alden Correctional Facility.
- Erie County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates with Peaceprints on the Project Blue pre- and post-release reentry program.
- Erie County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Partner in operating a local-level reentry program.
- Lawley Partner — Corporate partner of Peaceprints of WNY
- NYSDOCCS Government — Supports Bissonette House as a transitional residence program.
- NYSSHP Government — Funds Hope House as a low-income supportive housing program.
- People Inc Partner — Community nonprofit partner supporting reentry services for justice-involved youth.
- Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation Funder — Funds the Empower Youth program for justice-involved youth.
- Rich Products Corporation Partner — Corporate partner of Peaceprints of WNY
- Seneca Gaming Corporation Partner — Corporate partner of Peaceprints of WNY
- VIA Evaluation Partner — Partner providing evaluation services for the Empower Youth program.
- local nonprofits Partner — Co-host virtual bi-monthly discussions on social justice
strategies · 5
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.
- Basic Needs Firstmethodology: basic_needs_firstBy addressing basic needs such as food, shelter, and safety first, the organization enables clients to focus on empowerment, education, and decision-making, because stability is a prerequisite for meaningful engagement in reentry and personal growth.
- Employment as Recidivism Preventionmethodology: employment-as-recidivism-preventionBy equipping returning citizens with industry-aligned skills and direct job placement opportunities, the organization reduces recidivism, because economic stability through quality employment breaks the cycle of justice system involvement.
- Individualized Reentry Supportmethodology: individualized_reentry_supportBy tailoring reentry services to meet individuals at their current stage of transformation, the organization disrupts the cycle of incarceration, because personalized support accounts for diverse needs and increases engagement and long-term success.
- Strength-Based and Advocacy-Oriented Modelmethodology: strength-based_approachBy focusing on clients' existing strengths and empowering them through advocacy, the organization helps high-risk youth overcome reentry barriers and avoid reoffending, because building on personal agency leads to more resilient and self-directed transformation.
- Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Approachmethodology: trauma-informed_careBy addressing the psychological and emotional impacts of trauma through a healing-centered framework, the organization supports justice-involved youth in regaining control of their lives and reduces reoffending, because healing is foundational to sustainable reintegration and racial equity in outcomes.