Saving Sisters

02/26/2026

Are you looking for work? Do you need to advance your career?
Have you wanted to go to a training course to learn new skills to get a better job?
Do you want to learn how to budget and make better financial decisions? Would an extra $500 a month help meet your goals?

The CAO Community Action Organization in partnership with Erie County Department of Social Services has developed the Harnessing Opportunities Pursuing Employment (HOPE) Initiative to support individuals seeking employment and individuals looking to advance their empowerment options to transition from public benefits to self-sufficiency. The focus is on financial literacy, workforce development and readiness, with personal and professional goal setting for a strategic approach to training and employment.

The HOPE Initiative is a pilot program in response to the Governor's Child Poverty Reduction Initiative. It is designed to guide, coach, and mentor unemployed and underemployed individuals living in the city of Buffalo who receive social services benefits such as Temporary Assistance (TA) or who are at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty guideline, have a dependent child under the age of 18 living at home, transition into employment opportunities and build economic stability

HOPE wants to help you find a job. HOPE wants to assist you in eliminating barriers that limit financial freedom. HOPE wants to help you keep your job and help advance your career. HOPE wants to give you tools to succeed.

HOPE participants will be partnered with a Life Coach to address challenges and obstacles to meeting personal goals. HOPE participants will be partnered with a Career Coach to help develop career plans and set career goals. HOPE participants will receive monthly financial incentives to promote active participation, eliminate barriers, and is a resource for families seeking economic stability.

Who is eligible to participate?

HOPE Initiative provides workforce development and employment readiness services to income eligible families. The income guidelines are established by the Department of Health and Human Services. Families who at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty line, reside in the city limits of Buffalo, and have a child(ren) under the age of 18 residing in the home are eligible for the program

https://www.caowny.org/hope?fbclid=IwY2xjawQNSQJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJvSXhnUkozdnRrQW1RMjBXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqxzG2Ct5zUlAYFOlgRCFXFgYYuDHtwa3tCZkzdbUVMkTqPzxzpObzvH43zM_aem_k_v7uoZ0qBy3cLlQYVGVBA

Discover HOPE Initiative by CAO of WNY, offering financial literacy, workforce development, and family support programs to drive economic growth and empowerment.

02/06/2026

It’s so good to hear about others trauma and it makes it more relatable.

Many therapists have to be gauged depending on your level of trauma to see if they are qualified to assist you along your healing journey.

Live your truth and speak your truth. You never know who listening and who you are helping❤️

11/28/2025

If this holiday feels heavy, you’re not alone. ❤️‍🩹

Whether you’re grieving, caregiving, navigating loneliness, or simply trying to stay grounded today, you’re held in love.

Go slow, take care, and honor what your heart needs. Happy Thanksgiving! 🫂💕

10/17/2025

04/09/2025

Are you or someone you know struggling with housing or facing eviction? 🏠 We can help! Our WNY Eviction Prevention Project helps thousands of local families each year. Visit NLS.org for more info or scan the attached code to apply for assistance

11/21/2023

I completely respect a woman's autonomy to choose cosmetic procedures. Nevertheless, it's crucial for us, as women, to engage in a dialogue about the societal pressures that lead to showcasing our bodies in certain ways, such as posting suggestive photos, as the primary means of seeking attention.

Moreover, it's worth considering that while such displays might attract attention, the attention received may not always align with the respect and recognition women truly deserve. Men of substance and value often prioritize qualities beyond physical appearance, valuing depth, intellect, and character in a partner. These men recognize that while physical attraction is natural, it doesn't define a woman's worth or her potential for meaningful, long-term connections.

Consequently, when women solely emphasize their bodies for attention, it might garner fleeting interest, especially in the context of short-term encounters. However, for relationships built on substance and mutual respect, men of value appreciate and seek qualities that go beyond physical attributes. It's essential for us to challenge the societal norms that place undue emphasis on physical appearance as the primary measure of a woman's worth and shift the focus to more meaningful and substantive qualities.

08/19/2023

GOOD NEWS: We still have many backpacks and free supplies to give away at the Central Terminal! Stop by soon to get yours!

07/29/2023

We can all find clarity through communication with others. Maybe the problem is not you or them. Maybe the problem is the connection in the emotional feelings you get when you engage in communication. We all have triggers in our life which affect our energy, clarity, center of gravity, peace, God given senses...