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Rise of WNY A community Coffeehouse Reaching, Inspiring, Serving & Empowering underserved youth and adults in WNY. Buffalo’s only “Pay What You Can” Coffeehouse.

Rise of WNY is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our mission is to pour relief and hope into the community. Your patronage helps fund programming that educates and equips the underserved with skills and knowledge needed to help them “Rise” above their circumstances. We offer a delicious cup of quality fresh ground coffee, variety of teas, hot chocolate, and assortment of baked goods. We have private meeting space available for your club or group.

🍦HUGE ICE CREAM SALE THIS WEEK AT RISE!🍦TWO LARGE SCOOPS FOR JUST $3! 🍨Your sweet tooth called… and we’re answering with...
10/12/2026

🍦HUGE ICE CREAM SALE THIS WEEK AT RISE!🍦

TWO LARGE SCOOPS FOR JUST $3! 🍨

Your sweet tooth called… and we’re answering with a deal that’s too good to pass up! 😋

Check out this week’s featured flavors:

🍫 Peanut Butter Cup – A classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter!

🍁 Maple Walnut – Sweet maple goodness with delicious walnuts.

☕ Bittersweet Sinphony – Coffee ice cream loaded with fudge chunks and rich fudge swirls.

🌊 Deep Sea Treasure – Caramel ice cream with salty caramel swirls and caramel sea salt truffles. A treasure in every scoop!

⚡ White Lightning – Dark chocolate ice cream with streaks of thick mint white fudge. Think peppermint pattie… but frozen!

🔥 TWO LARGE SCOOPS. JUST $3!

📍 Stop by RISE of WNY — 1643 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo and treat yourself this week!

❤️ Every scoop supports our mission of building community, creating connections, and helping individuals with intellectual disabilities develop the skills they need to succeed.

Come for the ice cream. Stay for the community. Leave with a smile! 🍦❤️

👇 Tag your ice cream buddy and come see us this week!

🎸TOMORROW NIGHT at RISE — THE RENOVATION BAND IS BACK!Get ready for a powerful night of SOUL, BLUES & ROCK! 🎶 The Renova...
10/09/2026

🎸TOMORROW NIGHT at RISE — THE RENOVATION BAND IS BACK!

Get ready for a powerful night of SOUL, BLUES & ROCK! 🎶

The Renovation Band is bringing the energy, the groove, and the good vibes back to RISE!

🗓️ Tomorrow, Friday, October 9
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎤 Show starts at 7:00 PM

❤️ Great music. Great people. A GREAT cause.

Every dollar RISE earns helps fund our Employment Readiness Training for individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them build skills, confidence, and independence.

Bring your friends, grab a seat, and help us make it a night to remember! 🙌

📍 RISE of WNY — 1643 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo

10/08/2026

A few highlights from last night’s Buffalo Friends of Folk Play-Along at RISE! 🎶🪕🎸

Join us the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM at RISE. All acoustic instrument players are welcome to jump in and play along, whether you’re a seasoned musician or just love making music with others!

Come play. Come listen. Come be part of it. ❤️

🎶 THE RENOVATION BAND RETURNS THIS FRIDAY! 🎶Get ready for a powerful, soulful night of blues, soul, and rock—all for a g...
10/07/2026

🎶 THE RENOVATION BAND RETURNS THIS FRIDAY! 🎶

Get ready for a powerful, soulful night of blues, soul, and rock—all for a great cause!

Come enjoy some incredible live music while supporting the mission of RISE. ❤️

Every dollar RISE earns from our events helps fund our employment readiness training for individuals with intellectual disabilities, creating opportunities to learn, grow, and build confidence.

🎸 Great music. Great people. Great cause.

Come out Friday and RISE with us!

🎶 FRIENDS OF FOLK PLAYALONG — TONIGHT AT RISE! 🎶Grab your acoustic instrument and come join the fun! Whether you’re a se...
10/07/2026

🎶 FRIENDS OF FOLK PLAYALONG — TONIGHT AT RISE! 🎶

Grab your acoustic instrument and come join the fun! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love making music with friends, you’re welcome.

🎸 Starts at 6:30 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
🚪 Come and go whenever you like

Bring an instrument. Bring a friend. Bring your love of music. Let’s make some music together at RISE! ❤️

📍 RISE — Buffalo’s pay-what-you-can coffeehouse

Last week at RISE had a little bit of everything! Our friends from People Inc. were creating student reward bags for Th...
10/07/2026

Last week at RISE had a little bit of everything!

Our friends from People Inc. were creating student reward bags for The Teacher’s Desk.

Our BOCES and Ken-Ton Big Picture interns were working hard, learning new skills, and gaining real-world experience.

And Friday night, we wrapped up the week with a whole lot of laughter, music, and community at our Karaoke Party!

This is RISE. People serving people. Young people discovering their potential. Friends becoming community. And a place where everyone is welcome.

And now we’re just 13 followers away from 1,000! 🎉

If you’re already following us, THANK YOU for being part of the RISE community.

If you’re not, hit that FOLLOW button and help us reach 1,000!

13 people. One click. One amazing community. ❤️

🎸 The RENOVATION BAND is back at RISE! 🙌Get ready for an evening of blues, soul & rock from a band we’re always excited ...
10/04/2026

🎸 The RENOVATION BAND is back at RISE! 🙌

Get ready for an evening of blues, soul & rock from a band we’re always excited to welcome through our doors. 🎶

Come enjoy great music, great people, and a great cause! ❤️

Every RISE event helps support our Employment Readiness Training for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

📍 All venue details, date, time & ticket information are on the flyer below!

Come out. Rock out and RISE up for others!

🎓 Congratulations, Isaiah! Today we’re celebrating Isaiah as he graduates from RISE’s Employment Readiness Program!Isaia...
10/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Isaiah!

Today we’re celebrating Isaiah as he graduates from RISE’s Employment Readiness Program!

Isaiah has worked hard to build new skills, gain confidence, and prepare for his next step. And our support doesn’t end with graduation! When Isaiah lines up an interview, RISE will be here for him through our Interview Prep Course, helping him feel prepared and confident as he takes that next step.

At RISE, we believe every person has value, potential, and something meaningful to contribute. ❤️

Congratulations, Isaiah! We’re cheering you on!

🎤 TONIGHT at RISE! Think you can sing? Prove it.Think you can’t sing? Even better. 😂Come laugh, sing, cheer, and maybe e...
10/02/2026

🎤 TONIGHT at RISE!

Think you can sing? Prove it.
Think you can’t sing? Even better. 😂

Come laugh, sing, cheer, and maybe embarrass yourself just a little. Doors open tonight at 6:30 PM Karaoke starts at 7 PM!

Bring your friends. Bring your courage. Leave your vocal talent at the door. 😜

See you tonight!

Address

1643 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14216

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+17166985332

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