DIAMOND LEVEL

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. believed to make effective change, efforts should make an impact from the start, yet carry long into the future. To do both, he earmarked a portion of his estate and the eventual sale of his beloved Buffalo Bills to fund his namesake foundation.

GOYA

The premier source for authentic Latino cuisine, Goya Foods is the largest, Hispanic-owned food company in the United States. Combined with authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation, Goya provides consumers with over 2,500 high-quality and affordable food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, Central and South America.

Platinum level

M&T Bank

At M&T, we understand that the needs and desires that our Multicultural communities have are distinctive. We are committed to meeting those unique needs, whether you are multilingual, a person of color, an immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ+, a person with different abilities, or a combination. Here at M&T, we celebrate you and empower you with the financial tools and resources you need to thrive!

Council President Darius G. Pridgen

Council President Darius G. Pridgen represents the Ellicott District. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, graduate of Buffalo State College, and holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Medaille. Mr. Pridgen is also a bishop and senior pastor at True Bethel Baptist Church.

Council Member Ulysees O. Wingo, Sr.

Council Member Ulysees O. Wingo, Sr. represents the Masten District. He earned a bachelor’s degree in management from Houghton College and a master’s degree in public administration from Buffalo State College. Mr. Wingo, Sr. also serves as the Senior Pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church, as well as Assistant Professor of Business at Houghton College and SUNY Erie.

Mayor Byron W. Brown

Since taking office as the 62nd Mayor of Buffalo, Mayor Brown, has been committed to serving all neighborhoods by fostering an economic prosperous community that creates jobs and opportunity for every resident in every neighborhood.

Council Majority Leader David A. Rivera

Council Majority Leader David A. Rivera represents the Niagara District. He worked as a Buffalo Police Officer from 1982 to 2008, with duties including patrol officer, a confidential aide to Mayor James Griffin, a detective sergeant in the Sex Offense/Domestic Violence Unit, and a detective sergeant in the General Investigative Unit.

Roswell Park

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has served its community for more than 120 years with care characterized by its compassion, innovation and effectiveness. Roswell Park is proud to be listed as one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.

gold level

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen International plays a vital role in the community. The mission of R.A.C.E. (Racing And Community Enrichment) is to meet the needs of local underserved populations with a focus on youth-oriented support. A donor-advised fund of the NASCAR Foundation, The RACE Foundation will use the backing of a close-knit community to foster meaningful fundraising efforts, as well as lean on support from the international racing family.

Wegmans

At Wegmans, we believe that good people, working toward a common goal, can accomplish anything they set out to do. In this spirit, we set our goal to be the very best at serving the needs of our customers. Every action we take should be made with this in mind. We also believe that we can achieve our goal only if we fulfill the needs of our own people. To our customers and our people, we pledge continuous improvement, and we make the commitment:
“EVERY DAY YOU GET OUR BEST”

Cinqcare

CINQCARE is a provider-led, community-based comprehensive care delivery system. Our Purpose is to everyday improve the health and well-being of those who need us the most – with a deep commitment to black and brown people – in their homes and communities. And our mission is to remove barriers to health by every day delivering care and well-being to those who need it most, with a deep commitment to Black and Brown communities.