YMCA Buffalo Niagara

Inclusive & Adaptive Services

YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s goal is to provide an inclusive environment where all members and participants are equally part of our Y community. Increasing the YMCA’s capacity to support Erie and Niagara County youth with special needs on how to be safe in and around water and become more physically active in inclusive group environments.

CATEGORY: Strengthening Partner Capacity
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY
AMOUNT: $15,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2024
WEBSITE: www.ymcabn.org


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