Seneca-Babcock and Fruit Belt community organizations benefit from grant [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Friday, to Buffalo organizations celebrated funding that allowed the expansion of services in two of the city’s neighborhoods. 

Each year CARES works with a few area nonprofits to help complete projects. 

Projects this year included the Seneca-Babcock Community Association flipping a computer room and play area at its Seneca Street location into a new space for childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds. 

The childcare center is scheduled to open in September.

“By offering early-childhood programming, we can make this location — which already houses workforce development — a one-stop-shop for families looking to get back to work,” said Brian Pilarski, Seneca-Babcock Community Association executive director. “Roswell Park’s willingness to help out brings us one step closer to that goal, and for that we are truly grateful.”

The other project with Buffalo Adult & Teen Challenge to upgrade and expand …