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Hey class of 2026, did you know you could earn a FREE laptop from Amazon simply by attending the Say Yes Buffalo College Kickoff next Tuesday and completing all applications for financial aid (FAFSA & TAP)?

If you're still undecided, or if you haven't applied for financial aid, it's not too late to get off the sidelines and make a bet on yourself, we're here to help! Sign up or the Kickoff and connect with us.

Join us in congratulating our Chief Impact Officer, Daphne Lynett Ross, on being named to the Buffalo Business First Power 200 Women list.

This recognition reflects what we at Say Yes already know: Daphne is a visionary leader and a driving force behind meaningful change in our community. Through her leadership, Say Yes continues to expand opportunities and remove barriers for students and families across Buffalo and Western New York.

We are grateful for her passion, her commitment and the impact she makes every day.

Congratulations, Daphne, on this well deserved honor!

We celebrate and acknowledge the fathers and father figures who show up every day with strength, love, and dedication.
Your presence makes a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and our community.

From all of us here at Say Yes Buffalo, we wish you a Happy Father’s Day!

Our differences make us unique, powerful, and human.

Happy Pride from our team as we celebrate this season of liberty, freedom, intersectionality, and community!

Announcing three dates over the summer when the mobile clinic will be pulling up to Say Yes summer camps! And no, your child does not need to be attending a summer camp to be seen, this is open to all for pediatric visits.

Monthly Cohort Meetings are a chance for apprentices from our Modern Youth Apprenticeship program to participate in professional development opportunities and learn from seasoned facilitators. But it is also an opportunity for us to hear their perspectives and learn from them. During a recent Cohort Meeting, we asked apprentices: What are some reasons employers should work with young professionals? Scroll through the slides to see their answers.

If you are an employer interested in working with young professionals ages 18-24, email Emily Vargas, Business Development Supervisor at [email protected]

Scholar Spotlight Series: Meet Jonvier Whittington

At Say Yes Buffalo, we know that every student has a story worth telling. In the latest episode of The Future Starts Here Podcast, we're shining a light on one of our incredible scholars, Jonvier Whittington. Madeline Little sits down with Jonvier and talks about her journey toward success.

Say Yes Buffalo Alumni Spotlight: Jonvier Whittington’s Journey from Student to Nurse Educator Discover how the Say Yes Buffalo scholarship helped launch Jonvier ...

We're continuing with our Say Yes Alumni Spotlight Series on our podcast, The Future Starts Here.

On this episode, discover how the Say Yes Buffalo scholarship helped launch Jonvier Whittington’s impactful career in nursing and education. In this alumni spotlight, she sits down with Madeline Little and shares her journey from student to educator, and her passion for advocacy in healthcare.

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📣 Thrilled to announce that we are once again able to distribute FREE LAPTOPS to those graduating Buffalo public and charter seniors who attend the kickoff AND complete their financial aid applications! 🎉 Sign up for the College Kickoff today!