News & Media
September 25, 2023
Buffalo Public Schools have been back in session for a couple of weeks now, but days before the start of this new school year, Lorenzo Rodriguez and Thomas O’Neil-White sat down with a group of students and some active parents from the district to discuss some of their concerns.
What’s Next: Back-To-School Panel with BPS Students and Parents
Anti-suspension advocates introduce new hotline for families
The kids are not alright: Solutions not suspensions
Local groups educating BPS students, and parents about their rights with suspensions
BPS, ECDOH, and community-based groups partner to get more folks vaccinated
January 15, 2022
BPS, and ECDOH partner with parents and students to keep families safe during the omicron surge.
The Community Health Worker Network of Buffalo hosted its first of many vaccine clinics at local schools in the City of Buffalo.
Community Health Worker Network to host free vaccine clinic today
November 20, 2021
The Community Health Worker Network of Buffalo is working with Erie County and Buffalo Public Schools to host a free vaccine clinic today at International Prep High School, at 110 14th Street in Buffalo.
The Legacy of Lead in Buffalo
November 16, 2021
This episode is hosted by Justice Gatson, a Kansas City based organizer, who organizes intersectional movements that uplift the voices of the most marginalized groups.
The second segment, hosted by Andrea Ó Súilleabháin of the Partnership for the Public Good, discusses strategies for racial justice and health equity in the fight against lead poisoning in Buffalo homes and neighborhoods with Rahwa Ghirmatzion from PUSH Buffalo, Jessica Bauer Walker of Community Health Worker Network of Buffalo, and Maria Ta of Ujima Company.
Pop-up clinic brings vaccines to Bennett High School football game
June 8, 2023
To provide a resource for suspended students, a coalition comprising of CoNECT, the WNY Law Center, UB School of Law, Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition, the regional NYCLU and others debuted a Suspension Intake Hotline, at 716-220-7081.
June 5, 2023
CoNECT members address the disproportionate rate of out-of-school suspensions in the Buffalo school system and the “Solutions not Suspensions” bill and what their group is doing to better tackle our students’ needs.
April 15, 2023
BPS Community Health Worker Parent & Student Association educate BPS students, and parents about their rights with suspensions
October 9, 2021
The Erie County Department of Health teamed up with the Community Health Worker Network of Western New York to host “Cheer On Your Team and Get a Vaccine" at Bennett High School, in an effort to help raise vaccination rates in different neighborhoods.
Community Health Worker Network Supporting Healthy Communities, and Training Frontline Workers for Health Equity
October 20, 2022
The Community Health Worker Network of Buffalo strives to train health care workers on issues of health equity.
January 8, 2023
CoNECT, PUSH Buffalo, Buffalo Urban League, Native American Community Services, Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition and 211 WNY partner to reactivate ANCHOR in response to the blizzard.
December 20, 2022
The Community Health Network of Buffalo along with local students and parents work to find solutions to suspension rates in Buffalo Public Schools.
ANCHOR response to the Christmas Blizzard of 2022
Speaking out against suspensions in Buffalo Public Schools
Solutions Not Suspensions: Speaking Out Against Suspensions in the Buffalo Public Schools
Students, parents sound alarm on suspension system in BPS
Community Care During a Blizzard, and Challenging an Incumbent for Buffalo City Council
February 14, 2023
Members of the Community Health Worker Network, parent leaders, and students advocate for ending school suspensions.
January 26, 2023
BPS students call on the district to adopt recommendations from the Solutions Not Suspensions Act during a press conference.
January 19, 2023
Jessica Bauer Walker looks at what the community can do -- and what government should do to help vulnerable populations during crises like a blizzard, the COVID-19 pandemic or even the Tops shooting.