CEJ’s fellow will be involved, to varying degrees, in CEJ’s primary campaigns.

The products of the students’ work will be policy briefs on targeted local economic development policies, print and electronic information packets on the work of the PPG, and communications and outreach to partners, public officials and the media.

A positive experience for our volunteers that fosters a continued relationship for future events, programs and needs at UR will also be crucial.  Urban Roots as a business would acquire new customers and additional sales through interest in related workshops/events and merchandising.  

People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo is a grassroots, non-profit community organizations working to rebuild the West Side of Buffalo.

 Explaining, marketing, and fundraising

Since 1918, the International Institute of Buffalo has assisted immigrants, refugees, and others who face linguistic and cultural barriers to become self-sufficient, active members of our community.

Preparing a marketing plan to showcase the HUB Pre-Employment Program as well as the candidates for placements to employers

Communications and outreach to partners, public officials and the media

The student’s work will be used to inform the Coalition’s future campaigns

Worked with the refugee Resettlement Department at IIB with tasks like setting up apartments for incoming refugees.