Gateway Longview

CEO of New View Alliance, Carolyne DeFranco was recently announced as one of Buffalo Business First's business leaders on their Power 200 Women list for 2026! New View Alliance is the parent organization that oversees both Gateway Longview and New Directions Youth and Family Services.

View the full list here: https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/06/11/buffalo-power-200-women-2026-business.html

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and paternal figures!

Today is Juneteenth!

Check out these resources recommended by our DEI department: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/teaching-juneteenth-and-meaning-freedom

Students at the Lynde School took a refreshing approach to learning about marketing and business through the second annual Lemonade Wars! Students came up with fanciful and fun flavors, created logos, and marketed their lemonades to staff in the hopes of winning the Lemonade Wars.

After sampling each of the six entries, staff voted on the beverages based on: the most refreshing, the most unique flavor, the best twist in a classic, the best customer service, the best presentation, the staff's favorite logo, and the favorite beverage overall.

Pride continues!🌈 After the Buffalo Parade, students from the Lynde School paraded around campus last week in their float representing the theme of the parade this year: Rooted in Pride. A huge thank you to all of the students and staff who worked to create the float this year!

Once again, we had a wonderful experience in the Buffalo Pride Parade! We would like to thank all of the staff and families who joined us this year to celebrate.

🌈Happy Pride Month!🌈

Gateway Longview and New Directions Youth and Family Services have incredibly talented and knowledgeable staff. We use virtual Community Conversations to share that expertise and interest with others in the agency, and discuss how these topics may affect and support the families we serve.

Employees at Gateway Longview and New Directions Youth and Family Services recently attended an internal panel event about effectively supporting LGBTQ+ identities and creating a welcoming atmosphere for staff, youth, and families. They discussed the importance of using inclusive language in forms and policies, creating a welcoming environment through thoughtful signage and decoration, and actively listening to youth and families as they share their experiences.

June is Pride Month!

Interested in learning more? Check out these resources recommended by our DEI department:

History of the rainbow flag: https://www.britannica.com/story/how-did-the-rainbow-flag-become-a-symbol-of-lgbt-pride
Education resources: https://www.uft.org/teaching/classroom-resources/culturally-responsive-curriculum-resources/pride-teaching-resources
Tips for bullying prevention in the classroom: https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit-publishing/blog/12-ways-to-make-your-classroom-safe-for-lgbtq-students?srsltid=AfmBOorRtjwDL73fRVpyo48DxUqZlcXV6yRRKPVnVPgdxEo6jLX9dQ1c

"Everyone is kind and respectful, providing a safe, welcoming environment." We are now accepting new clients at Gateway Longview's Behavioral Health Clinic.

Take a moment to check out our website and learn more about how we can help your family: https://www.gateway-longview.org/bhs

Stay tuned! Today Gateway Longview will be on Channel 4 Daytime Buffalo at 3pm to speak about the mental health services that we offer at our Behavioral Health Clinic!