Old First Ward Community Association, Inc.

62 Republic Street Buffalo, NY 14204 www.old1stward.com
Main Phone
716-856-8613

Fax
716-856-8273

Primary Services
Exercise Classes/Groups, Extended Child Care, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, Field Trips/Excursions, Games, General Arts and Crafts, General Recreational Activities/Sports, Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers, Senior Ride Programs, Specialized Information and Referral

Description
Provides community services and assistance including senior services, food pantry, housing services, recreation, games, weight room, free summer youth program, and free after school youth program for ages 5-18.

Please see separate housing services, senior, and food pantry records.

Serves as a City of Buffalo Warming Center when the temperature is 15 degrees or below. Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Heating/Cooling Center is open before going there.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. Hours vary in Summer and on Holidays.

Eligibility
Open to all.

Service Area: 14204 & 14210.

Intake Process
Self-apply by calling or walk-in.

Program Fees
Free.

Handicap Accessible?
No

Date of Official Change
Jan 11, 2024

Contacts
Mary Claire Sumbrum (Primary)
Executive Director
director@old1stward.org
716-856-8613 x8
Alissa Schmidle
Director of Community Development & Housing Services
aschmidle@old1stward.org
716-856-8613 x3