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Northwest Buffalo Community Center

Your neighbors, here to help.
Community members gathered at NWBCC meeting

About Us

Our Mission

To provide programs and services which meet the human service needs of residents in the Northwest community. To collaborate with other human service agencies and businesses to develop and deliver quality social services. To advocate with and for residents of the Northwest community to assure equal access to programs and services.

Our Core Values

Respect

We treat all individuals with dignity and value their unique perspectives.

Excellence

We strive for the highest quality in all our programs and services.

Collaboration

We work together with community partners to maximize our impact.

Advocacy

We speak up for our community members and fight for equal access.

Integrity

We operate with honesty and transparency in all we do.

Community

We believe in the strength of neighbors helping neighbors.

Administrative Staff

Role Name Email
Executive Director Lawrence Pernick Jr lpernickjr@aol.com
Director of Administration and Finance Patricia Kowalewski pkowalewski@nwbccinc.org
Director of Operations Sarah Peters speters@nwbccinc.org
Grant Specialist Kathryn Ciraolo kciraolo@nwbccinc.org

Volunteer Board of Directors

Role Name
President Lauren Grunzweig
Vice President Christopher DiBella
Treasurer Michael Judd
Secretary Lisa Deinzer

Board Members

Bernard D. Anderson Lanette Boulware-Wright Curtis Brown Daniel P. Devine Maureen Geoghan Martin Grunzweig Zachary Kay Christine Nowak J. Mario Pena LaShondra Roach-Adeyemo Lynda Spahr