Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.

05/14/2026

NEVER FORGET 5/14/22

04/22/2026

HAPPY EARTH DAY!! 🌎🌏🌍

April 22, 2026

04/22/2026

New York State’s Empire State Development — through its local nonprofit partner Heart of the City Neighborhoods — is seeking licensed and insured contractors to be included in the bidding process on upcoming commercial and mixed-use building renovation projects throughout the East Side of Buffalo. Project scopes will include façade and commercial space improvements, roofing, masonry, structural repairs, and more!

Join us at our upcoming information session!

When: Thursday, April 30th from 10:00am – 11:00am

Where: Northland Working Training Center, 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211.
Free parking will be available.

NYS Certified MWBE & SDVOB contractors are encouraged to attend!

For questions, email [email protected].

Link to register: https://hocn.org/calling-all-contractors-learn-about-our-upcoming-bidding-opportunities/

04/15/2026

April is National Fair Housing Month—a time to commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, a landmark civil rights law that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful.

Check out our current newsletter!
Link in Bio or copy & paste!

https://mailchi.mp/hocn/q1-2026-impact-report?e=be1eecc8a8

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

03/16/2026

Looking for Affordable Housing in Buffalo?

Heart of the City Neighborhoods (HOCN) currently has one affordable rental unit available at Cynthia Gardens Apartments!

This 3-bedroom apartment offers a comfortable and well-maintained living space for income-qualified households.

Apartment Features:
• 3 Bedrooms
• 1 Full Bathroom + ½ Bathroom
• Stove, Refrigerator & Dishwasher
• Central Air
• Washer & Dryer

Eligibility:
Applicants must meet income guidelines.
(AMI Limits: 50% or 60%)

If you or someone you know may qualify, we encourage you to reach out today.

Contact our office for more information about the application process and availability.

716-882-7661

Please share this post to help us connect this home with someone in the community who needs it!

03/04/2026

Did you know?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

If you are a homeowner and have urgent repair needs.

Visit our website today! (Link in Bio)
www.hocn.org

Give us a call: 716-882-7661

02/16/2026