Erie County Probation

05/28/2026

For more information on the Park Adventure Bus program, please visit metro.nfta.com/getting-around/special-services/parks-adventure-bus.

nature is STILL freeeeeeeeeeeeee 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

See you on the Parks Adventure Bus! 😉

05/28/2026

☀️ Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program!

The Erie County Department of Social Services, in collaboration with the Buffalo Urban League, is excited to offer paid summer work opportunities for eligible Erie County youth ages 14–20!

📅 Program Dates: June 29 – August 28, 2026
💵 Pay Rate: $16.50/hour
📍 Must be an Erie County resident. Youth receiving SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, SSI, or Temporary Assistance may automatically meet income eligibility guidelines.
📌 Limited program slots available
📝 Required application forms must be completed and submitted by: Friday, June 5, 2026
🔗 Learn more and access forms at: https://loom.ly/DnbastI

05/26/2026

Literacy Buffalo Niagara offers programs and tutoring aimed at improving reading and speaking skills. For more information about programs offered by Literacy Buffalo Niagara, please visit literacybuffalo.org/programs.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

For more information about the Resource Council of WNY, please visit rcwny.org.

HAPPENING TOMORROW! Thursday, May 21st, from 10am - 2pm at the Resource Council of WNY, 347 East Ferry Street. It's Resource Connection Day!

We have a huge day planned for our community with NY Connects coming to share information about many beneficial programs available through NY State, HEAP will be here to get you enrolled in their cooling program, we have a new organization coming this week offering in-home therapy services and so much more!!

💡 Utility Information
🥫 Food resources
⚖️ Legal counseling
🏥 Health insurance enrollment
🐶 Pet food and supplies
☀️ Energy savings assistance
🩺 Cancer screening information
☎️ Phone service enrollment
🩺 In-Home Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy info
🧊 HEAP Cooling Program Enrollment

and more!

While you’re here, pick up some items for your household, including a dozen farm-fresh eggs, a spring wellness kit and a Sahlen's hot dog right off the grill! 🌭

We'll also have applications available for our GED classes, frozen congregate meal program for seniors and adult & youth swim classes.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

05/19/2026

Still plenty of days available!

☀️ Need help staying cool this summer? The HEAP Cooling Assistance Program is open for eligible Erie County households.

Join us at upcoming HEAP Cooling Outreach events for application assistance, information, and resources.

📞 HEAP Call Center: 716-858-7644
🔗 Learn more: https://www3.erie.gov/heap/

⚠️ UPDATE: The May 20 outreach at Rohingya Empowerment Community in Buffalo is now by appointment only. Please see calendar for details or call 716-275-6750 to schedule.

05/18/2026

Above normal temperatures are expected to impact the state on Monday, with Tuesday possibly being the hottest day of the year so far.

Now is the time to prepare and to make a plan. Sign up for real-time emergency weather alerts for your area: dhses.ny.gov/333111.

05/13/2026

For more information, please visit www.buffalolib.org/subject-guides/college-and-career/job-career-resources.

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

Thank you all for what you do for the community!

National Police Week is meant to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement and make it safer for those who serve.

Image: 2026 National Police Week Logo. Respect.Honor.Remember