Northtown Care Connection

08/31/2026

The Clothe Me Co-Op appointment link is OPEN for the SATURDAY, SEPT 12TH. Appointments are required (appts available 8am-10:30am & we close promptly at 11:30am).
This is our first full Fall/Winter distribution event and we’ll have lots of clothing/shoe options for kiddos of all ages. In addition, you’ll find great options of seasonal items (Halloween casual, costumes, light jackets, & style boots); as well as tons of gently used toys, baby/toddler gear, baby accessories, children’s books, and much more!

Clothe Me Co-Op is a family support ministry of Northtown Care Connection & provides low/no cost clothing/shoes, seasonal/holiday items, school supplies, toys, gifts, baby accessories, gear, etc. for kids of all ages. We do ask a small suggested donation for most items (typically .50cents-$1/ea). Cash highly preferred, but cards also accepted with small transaction fee applied.

Follow all appointment guidelines posted on the sign up link (select “see full description” for details) & as always please cancel your appointment if unable to attend.
Tier 1: 8:00, 8:15 & 8:30am Appointments
• DO NOT sign up/attend an 8am, 8:15am, or 8:30am appointment two months in a row
• All NO SHOWS for these appointments will be considered as “attended” and could make you ineligible to attend a Tier 1 slot the next month. Check in begins at 8am

Tier 2: 8:45am-9:45am Appointments: Limited walk-ins allowed between 8:45-10:30am; but only after the initial guests for that time slot have checked-in

Tier 3: 10:00am-10:30am Appointments: No one can check-in after 11am. We close promptly at 11:30am.

Other Important Guidelines:
• 1 time slot per household- type in names of additional adults/households attending in comment line
• PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS!
• Children must stay with you at all times.
• Please cancel appointment if unable to attend
• NO ONE can check-in more than 10 minutes before scheduled appointment time- Checking in after appointment time, but before 11am, is always fine
• The welcome video is required to watch for all guests
• Shopping is expected to be completed within 1 hour.

QUICK LINKS FOR ALL SIGN UPS & more information are at the top of our website: https://www.nccwny.org/
Next Friday evening modified distribution is Friday, Sept 25th
Saturday MORNING Sept 12th appt link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084BAEAA2FA6FF2-clothe #/

NEXT EVENTS: Sept 12th, Oct 10th, Nov 7th, Dec 12th Held monthly on 2nd Saturday from 8:00am-11:30am (appointments are 8am-10:30am). Sign up link will be active 15 days before each event. Sign up required INVENTORY: Sept is our first full Fall/Winter event with lots of options for our WNY weather pa...

08/31/2026

We’d love to hear from you! If you or your family have received assistance, resources, or support from any of our ministries over the past 5 years—including Clothe Me Co-Op, Emergency Essentials, Shelterless, or Table of Grace—we invite you to take a few minutes to complete this short survey.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help us better understand the impact of these ministries and how we can continue to serve our community well. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

08/28/2026

We are looking forward to our Clothe Me Co-Op final back-to-school distribution event this evening (Fri, Aug 28th 6-7:30pm) in Tonawanda (www.nccwny.org). But, if you haven't attended one of our events and still need back-to-school resources, here are some great options for your family.

IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME!

Belmont Housing Resources for WNY would like to share some community resources that may help families obtain the supplies their children need for the upcoming school year.

This is not an exhaustive list—it includes the opportunities we are currently aware of. You can also call 211 or visit 211wny.org to find additional resources in your area.

Please note: Supplies are available while quantities last. Children may be required to be present with an adult.

08/26/2026

Great opportunity for any of our friends on Buffalo's East side

It's an EGGSTRA SPECIAL Food Connection Day at this week's Resource Connection Day!! Thanks to our friends at Kreher's Family Farms, every guest will receive a 2 dozen carton of eggs!!!!

Tomorrow, Thursday, August 27th, from 10am - 2pm, at the Resource Council of WNY, 347 East Ferry Street. It's Resource Connection Day!

We will have all of this valuable information available to you this week:

💡 Utility Information
☀️ Energy Savings Information
🥫 Food resources
⚖️ Legal counseling
🇺🇸 Veterans Healthcare Information
🏥 Health insurance enrollment
🐶 Pet food and supplies
🩺 Cancer screening information
📓 Educational Programs & Enrollment for youth and adults

While you’re here, learn about our upcoming Fall programming and services, and don't forget to leave without a carton of farm-fresh eggs courtesy of Kreher Family Farms and a Sahlen's hot dog right off the grill! See you tomorrow!!

08/13/2026

Great networking opportunity in Buffalo for youth and adults this weekend.

ReCAST Buffalo is bringing the community together for Building A Stronger Buffalo, a day focused on resiliency, empowerment, violence prevention, wellness, and connection.

Youth and adults can choose from dedicated tracks featuring youth- and adult-led panels, interactive empowerment activities, practical violence-prevention strategies, networking, and community and workforce resource fairs.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Johnnie B. Wiley
1100 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14208

Whether you’re a young person, parent, educator, community leader, healthcare provider, or neighbor, there’s an opportunity to take part and connect with resources.

Please share with anyone who may benefit!

08/11/2026

For any of our guests in Niagara Falls, here is a wonderful free family event this Saturday, August 15th Noon-7pm at Gluck Park

08/07/2026

It’s back-to-school time at CMC! We are set up and ready for tomorrow’s distribution (Sat, August 8th – appts between 8am-10:30am). We will have lots of clothing/shoe options so all students will look & feel fabulous as they return to school; and don’t worry about the little ones, there is more than enough for them too!
We have 2 Back-to-School events to choose from Sat, Aug 8th and Fri, Aug 28th. Families may sign up/attend 1 event per month per household.

BACKPACKS/SCHOOL SUPPLIES: If you need backpack kits, be sure to complete the registration questions when signing up for your shopping appointment so we can guarantee you a kit. All kits are “first come, first served” & include a brand new backpack with bag of grade level supplies for a $5 per kit suggested donation (retail $75). Limit 3 per household. Grade level supplies are packed for PreK-1st grade, 2nd-6th grade & 7th-12th grade.

ADDED BONUS: Sat, Aug 8th- Our friends at The Gathering Place project are bringing their mobile food pantry to share FREE resources with families in need from 9-11am.
Fri, Aug 28th- Our friends at Felician Community Services will be on site with their Sneaker With Soul program to measure the feet of school age children (focus on K-5th grade) and seek to provide a brand new pair of sneakers. Note: children must be present to have their feet measured & shoes will be ordered with pick up 1-2 weeks later.
All dance shoes (soft/tap) and cleats will be FREE tomorrow!

Please follow all appointment guidelines posted on the sign up link (select “see full description” for details) & in comments below; & always cancel your appointment if unable to attend.

QUICK LINKS FOR ALL SIGN UPS & more information are at the top of our website: https://www.nccwny.org/

Connect with our collaborative partners:
The Gathering Place- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555170451857
Felician Community Services- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564310172986

08/06/2026

Calling all WNY Christian creatives…whether you are a professional, aspiring to, or have a hobby in the “arts” (painter, photographer, sculptor, woodworker, and/or designer) here is a win-win opportunity to showcase your skills or passions while also supporting a local community in need this September!
The Buffalo Project Lab’s Arts Industry Table, in collaboration with Kingdom Bound and local churches, have put together a gallery, Beauty that Remains, to both showcase art from the heart of Christians in WNY, and benefit the Sheridan Parkside Life Center which serves the impoverished neighborhood it was established in.
If you are interested in participating and/or have further questions:
• Watch this video to help understand the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhugW8pDxo0
• Review Kingdom Bound event webpage: https://www.kingdombound.org/beauty-that-remains
• No application necessary, just contact Mike Wing for details: [email protected]

BEAUTY THAT REMAINS C R E A T E - I N N O V A T E - I N S P I R E T H R O U G H T H E G O S P E L September 19 - Sheridan Parkside Life Center169 Sheridan Parkside Dr. Tonawanda, NYJoin us for a special art exhibition and fundraiser benefiting the Sheridan Parkside Life Center. Experience inspiring....

08/03/2026

It’s back-to-school time at CMC! We will have lots of clothing/shoe options so all students will look & feel fabulous as they return to school; and don’t worry about the little ones, there is more than enough for them too!
We have 2 Back-to-School events to choose from Sat, Aug 8th and Fri, Aug 28th. Families may sign up/attend 1 event per month per household.

BACKPACKS/SCHOOL SUPPLIES: If you need backpack kits, be sure to complete the registration questions when signing up for your shopping appointment so we can guarantee you a kit. All kits are “first come, first served” & include a brand new backpack with bag of grade level supplies for a $5 per kit suggested donation (retail $75). Limit 3 per household. Grade level supplies are packed for PreK-1st grade, 2nd-6th grade & 7th-12th grade.

ADDED BONUS: Sat, Aug 8th- Our friends at The Gathering Place project are bringing their mobile food pantry to share FREE resources with families in need from 9-11am.
Fri, Aug 28th- Our friends at Felician Community Services will be on site with their Sneaker With Soul program to measure the feet of school age children (focus on K-5th grade) and seek to provide a brand new pair of sneakers. Note: children must be present to have their feet measured & shoes will be ordered with pick up 1-2 weeks later.

Please follow all appointment guidelines posted on the sign up link (select “see full description” for details) & in comments below; & always cancel your appointment if unable to attend.

QUICK LINKS FOR ALL SIGN UPS & more information are at the top of our website: https://www.nccwny.org/

Connect with our collaborative partners:
The Gathering Place- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555170451857
Felician Community Services- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564310172986

08/03/2026

Resource share for anyone in Buffalo.
Great kid's day camp program by our friends at the Buffalo Dream Center.
They also provide an amazing mobile food pantry program. See their website for details: https://www.buffalodreamcenter.org/food-pantry-sites/

☀️ CAMP ADVENTURE is almost here! 🎉
📍 Buffalo Dream Center - 286 Lafayette Ave.
📅 August 4th-6th
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
👧 Ages 6–12
**Permission slip required.** Send us a message for more information! Tag a parent who needs to see this and help us spread the word! ❤️