Family Justice Center of Erie County

04/29/2025

The senior class of St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute gave Kelly, our Community Outreach Manager, their full attention during a presentation on the FJC and healthy relationships. The young men were presented the opportunity to take a pledge for men and boys to become better allies, recognize that many of the behaviors that contribute to abuse are associated with negative masculine stereotypes, and speak up against gender-based violence in their lives. We wish these soon to be graduates the best of luck!

04/25/2025

We are ao honored to partner with Trusted Gives and for their generous donation to support the critical programs and services of the FJC.

Trusted Gives aims to improve the quality of life for individuals and families while also supporting families in crisis by providing essential resources. Read about their mission here: www.trustedgives.org

Together, we can change lives. And we will.

04/18/2025

We are just 2 weeks away from the Raising Hope cultural showcase! Have you purchased your tickets yet? This is a first of its kind fundraising event for the FJC hosted by FJC board member Nadia Shahram. Come raise a glass and enjoy delicious appetizers, world music and dance, watch a cultural fashion show including Iranian designs, and have the chance to win a beautiful Persian rug or dinner. All proceeds benefit the FJC. Buy your tickets today!

Tickets: https://fjcsafe.org/event/raising-hope-fashion-event

04/17/2025

Leadership Buffalo “unites leaders from all walks of life, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and networks to tackle critical community issues.” We are proud to partner with Leadership Buffalo and for the many opportunities to present to their classes working to understand the issues and make a difference in our community. On Wednesday, during their Criminal Justice Day, our Community Outreach Manager Kelly spoke about the FJC and Domestic Violence and later in the day, CEO, Catharine Miles-Kania participated in a panel discussion of community leaders discussing the role of restorative justice in healing communities.

04/16/2025

Homicide is the leading cause of death for women who are pregnant, with higher risk among Black mothers, which has local advocates promoting awareness.

04/14/2025

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, local public health leaders, clinical experts, and advocates united at the Family Justice Center to spotlight a deadly crisis: the intersection of intimate partner violence and Black maternal health.

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women—and they are also disproportionately impacted by domestic violence before, during, and after pregnancy.

Speaking before the press: Dr. Gale Burstein, Erie County Commissioner of Health; Family Justice Center CEO Catharine Miles-Kania; OBGYN and FJC Board Member Dr. J’Leise Sosa and CEO of Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network.

04/10/2025

Thank you to our allies at Milk-Bone Buffalo! Employees of Milk-Bone raised $900 hosting a bake sale and corporate Smucker's matched their generosity for a total of $1,800 for the FJC. We are so thankful! Milk-Bone has an in house program to support women in our community while also encouraging women who work in manufacturing. 👏🏼 👏🏼 💜

04/04/2025

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The Family Justice Center provides services and support to individuals in unhealthy relationships.

04/02/2025

What a special day for the FJC and our newest allies!!! Today we had the pleasure to announce the support of the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Sabres Foundation and the Rich Family Foundation who made a combined gift of $50,000 to support our survivors of domestic violence.

The Sabres’ donation includes $15,000 raised by members of the team (including coaches, players, and hockey operations staff) and $10,000 from the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. The Sabres combined gift will benefit the FJC Totes of Love program which supports the immediate needs of survivors fleeing their homes without any belongings. Rich Family Foundation also donated $25,000 for mission support.

We were honored to host Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff and his wife, Sabres team wives and organization staff; Kevin Aman from the Rich Family Foundation along with District Attorney Michael Keane.

03/25/2025

Brow Queen of Buffalo recently welcomed us into their salon to provide some basic training and education on Domestic Violence specific to salon professionals. Workers in the hair, beauty, and self care industry can be amongst the first to recognize signs of abuse and it’s important to know what to do and what not to do when you suspect a client is experiencing abuse of any kind. If you’d like us to visit your salon, please send us a DM or email [email protected]. Thank you to Brow Queen for becoming allies of the FJC!

03/20/2025

We are grateful for opportunities to allow the community to learn about the FJC, our services and programs. Our lead volunteer Jamie recently tabled at Villa Maria college and Ella volunteered at Lancaster High School. If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities like this or would like our organization to share awareness at your next event, please email [email protected] 💜

03/20/2025

The Mothertime Marketplace begins tomorrow and runs through the weekend at the Hambhrg Fairgrounds. Moms in WNY can shop for kids clothes, toys and home decor at a fraction of the cost. We are grateful to Jennifer Ford Berry for donating proceeds of tomorrow’s sales to the FJC. 💜

'Mothertime Marketplace' consignment sale taking place in Hamburg

03/19/2025

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