named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Agape Shop
Free community store offering essential goods to residents and low-income individuals with dignity and respect
Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise
Men's community center providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, life-skills training, and counseling for homeless men
Cornerstone Manor
Women's and children's shelter offering emergency housing, education services, recovery programs, and on-site schooling for homeless families
Discipleship Program
Nine-month work-study and recovery program focused on spiritual growth, personal responsibility, and life transformation
Second Chances Thrift Store
Social enterprise providing donated goods for sale, supporting mission funding and offering job training opportunities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 3 activities
- Emergency shelter and meal services for homeless individualsProvides emergency shelter and hot meals seven days a week to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Western New York through the Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise and Cornerstone Manor. Services include 24/7 intake, showers, clean clothing, laundry, and nutritious meals.
- Integrated onsite support services for homeless individualsProvides onsite access to preventive medical care, mental health services, legal aid, housing support, and chaplaincy services to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, facilitating holistic healing and transition to stable housing.
- Transitional housing and recovery programs for homeless adultsOperates the Dream Transitional Housing Program and Cornerstone Manor Transitional Housing Program, providing life skills training, financial literacy, employment development, education (HSE, pre-collegiate, certifications), job-skills training, substance abuse recovery, case management, and spiritual development to support long-term stability for homeless men, women, and families.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Community engagement and recreational programming for residentsHosts weekly BINGO nights, monthly events, chapel worship services, art and music activities, and job fairs to support community building, personal growth, and emotional well-being for shelter residents.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Facility and donation management operationsSorts and organizes donated goods, maintains inventory at the Agape Shop (a free community store), conducts painting and groundskeeping projects, and prepares living spaces for incoming residents to ensure a clean, dignified, and welcoming environment.
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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
- Medical respite care for homeless individuals with complex health needsOperates the only medical respite facility within a 250-mile radius, providing short-term recuperative care for medically complex homeless patients through a formal referral system, with response to referrals within 120 minutes and admissions up to 72 hours in advance.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Resident dignity and celebration initiativesProvides birthday gifts and monthly dining room hospitality enhancements to affirm the dignity and worth of residents and foster a sense of belonging.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Volunteer-supported meal preparation and deliveryOrganizes and serves homemade meals prepared and delivered by volunteer groups for residents at Cornerstone Manor, supplementing regular meal services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$9.49M
Contributions & grants$8.06M85%
Program service revenue$1.18M12%
Investment income$15K0%
Other revenue$237K
expenses
Total expenses$10.13M
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising21%
Salaries & benefits$4.29M
Grants paid out$640K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.15M
Cash$242K
Investments$86K
Liabilities$7.62M
Net assets$19.54M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| AUBREY CALHOUN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO (TERM 4/22/25) | 40 | $163K |
| SALVATORE DURANTE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $120K |
board members · 11
- CRAIGG MCRAE — BOARD MEMBER/(TREASURER FROM 1/1/24)
- ELIZABETH WRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER (BEGAN 9/28/23)
- GRACE HUFF — BOARD MEMBER/(PRESIDENT FROM 1/1/24)
- JOEL TERRAGNOLI — BOARD MEMBER/(SECRETARY FROM 1/1/24)
- JOHN PIERONI — BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/23)
- MATT BISSETT — BOARD MEMBER (BEGAN 3/28/24)
- MELODY RUTHERFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- PASTOR JEFFERY BOWENS — BOARD MEMBER (BEGAN 3/1/24)
- PAUL KAZMIERCZAK — BOARD MEMBER/PRESID (TERM 12/31/23)
- SCHUYLER BANKS — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARLENE BUSZKA — BOARD MEMBER/(VP FROM 1/1/24)
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Alfiero Center of Hope Partner — Jointly offers facility tours and services at the Alfiero Center of Hope.
- Alfiero Center of Hope Partner — Location where Buffalo City Mission offers tours and services as part of its Men's Ministry programs.
- Alfiero Center of Hope and Promise Partner — Co-located facility offering services in partnership with Buffalo City Mission.
- Alfiero Center of Hope and Promise Partner — Co-location site for tours and integrated mission services alongside Cornerstone Manor.
- Alfiero Center of Hope and Promise Partner — Facility where Buffalo City Mission offers tours and services for men.
- Alfiero Center of Hope and Promise Partner — Facility where tours are offered and services are delivered as part of Men’s Ministries.
- Alfiero Center of Hope and Promise Partner — Location where tours are offered and services may be provided in partnership with Buffalo City Mission.
- Alfiero Family Center Partner — Men's facility operated by Buffalo City Mission as part of its comprehensive recovery program.
- Buffalo Employment and Training Center Partner — Offers workforce re-entry support and training.
- Churches Partner — Church worship teams and musicians partner with the Mission to lead evening chapel services.
- CityGate Network Network — Member of the CityGate Network, formerly known as the International Union of Gospel Missions.
- Cornerstone Manor Partner — Collaborates with Cornerstone Manor to provide emergency shelter services for women and children.
- Cornerstone Manor Partner — Facility operated by Buffalo City Mission to support recovery programs for homeless individuals.
- Cornerstone Manor Partner — Operates as the Women and Children's Shelter and site for the Transitional Housing Program.
- Cornerstone Manor Women’s Shelter Partner — Partner shelter with coordinated referral protocol for women's services
- Cornerstone Manor Women’s and Children’s Partner — Facility providing services for women and children in partnership with Buffalo City Mission.
- Cornerstone Manor Women’s and Children’s facilities Partner — Facility where Buffalo City Mission offers tours and services for women and children.
- Cornerstone Manor Women’s and Children’s facilities Partner — Facility where tours are offered and services are delivered for Women’s and Children’s Ministries.
- Cornerstone Manor Women’s and Children’s facilities Partner — Jointly offers facility tours and services at the Cornerstone Manor Women’s and Children’s facilities.
- Cornerstone Manor Women’s and Children’s facilities Partner — Location where Buffalo City Mission offers tours and services, indicating coordinated operations across gender-specific facilities.
- Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Network — Member in good standing of ECFA, adhering to its Standards of Responsible Stewardship.
- Jericho Road Partner — Provides medical screenings, flu shots, and preventative health services through the Community Health Center.
- Neighborhood Legal Services Partner — Provides legal assistance for housing, disability, and family services.
- Restoration Society Partner — Provides housing solutions through Single Point of Access (SPOA) and Coordinated Entry of Erie County.
- Spectrum Health and Human Services Partner — Provides behavioral health services to individuals in need.
- Spiritual Ministry Department Partner — Collaborates to connect with local churches and worship teams across Western New York.
- Veterans OneStop Partner — Supports veterans with economic success, housing stability, and emotional well-being.
- area healthcare providers Partner — Collaborates with area healthcare providers to place homeless patients into the recuperative care unit.
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.
- Emergency Relief Paired with Long-Term Rehabilitationmethodology: emergency_relief_plus_rehabilitationBy combining emergency services with long-term recovery programs, we produce lasting change because immediate relief alone is insufficient without rehabilitation to address root causes of homelessness and poverty.
- Faith-Based Holistic Transformationmethodology: faith_based_holistic_ministryBy integrating spiritual care with practical services, we produce lasting personal transformation because addressing both spiritual and physical needs is essential to holistic change, rooted in the belief that individuals are redeemable through grace and affirmed as children of God.
- Trauma-Informed, Dignity-Centered Engagementmethodology: trauma_informed_dignity_centeredBy using compassion, relational meals, and intentional environmental design, we build trust and support healing because dignity-centered, trauma-informed care fosters emotional safety and engagement necessary for long-term recovery.