Friends Inc at Dorothy J. Collier Community Center

118 East Utica Street Buffalo, NY 14209 www.dorothyjcolliercommunitycenter.com/
Main Phone
716-882-0602

Primary Services
Comprehensive Information and Referral, Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dance Instruction, Exercise Classes/Groups, Games, Older Adult Social Clubs, Senior Centers

Description
Provides daily hot meals in a social atmosphere. People can also opt to order frozen meals to take home.

After school program offered for youth during the school year and 6 week summer camp offered when school not in session.

Additional services include a private book club, bible study, exercise group, licensed daycare, community resource information, line dancing, and daily activities for seniors. Seniors should call to have an up-to-date activity schedule mailed to them, or visit the Community Center's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pg/DJCCCBuffalo/

Hours
Monday, Thursday, & Friday, 9am-1pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am-3pm.

Lunch available weekdays from 11:30am-12:30pm; must register one week in advance between 10:30am-1pm.

Daily activities for seniors available Monday-Friday, with hours varying per the schedule.

Eligibility
Seniors 55 and up.

Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Meals: Must register for meals one week in advance at the Center between 10:30am-1pm; no extras available the day of unless a person who has pre-registered does not show up.

For other services, call for information.

Program Fees
Vary for some services; call for information.

Suggested donation of $3.50 per meal; donations accepted in cash, check, or EBT monthly, weekly, or daily. Seniors under 60 must pay regular rate.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
Elevator at the rear of the building for handicap accessibility

Date of Official Change
Aug 18, 2025

Contacts
Jetaun Jones (Primary)
Executive Director
friendsincdccc@gmail.com
716-882-0602