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Now Accepting Applications for BMSI Program

Posted on November 21, 2018 by jennifer

HOCN is now accepting applications for the Buffalo Main Streets Initiative (BMSI) Program on Grant Street. The Buffalo Main Streets Initiative (BMSI) is a reimbursement program that provides commercial and mixed-use property owners with a 75% match (three dollars of … Continue reading →

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City of Buffalo Launches Home Grown Homeownership Program

Posted on October 18, 2018 by jennifer

The City of Buffalo is now offering a great first-time homebuyer opportunity for eligible purchasers to buy and rehabilitate a home from the Division of Real Estate’s inventory. Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. (HOCN) is currently assisting homebuyers with … Continue reading →

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Better Buffalo Fund provides $7.7 million for 11 city projects

Posted on June 28, 2018 by jennifer

June 22, 2018 – Buffalo News Click here to view original article By Matt Glynn The Better Buffalo Fund will give $7.7 million worth of financial support to 11 projects aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods within the City of Buffalo. The … Continue reading →

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Despite setbacks, Bailey Green project pushes ahead with houses, urban farm

Posted on January 22, 2018 by jennifer

January 15, 2018 – Buffalo News Click here to view original article. By Mark Sommer The Bailey Green project on the East Side was started by a neighborhood business, guided by an internationally acclaimed plan and has had the involvement … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from HOCN

Posted on December 20, 2017 by jennifer

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Over the last 19 years, 216 homes in the City of Buffalo have been preserved for sustainable living, thanks to Heart of the City Neighborhoods and the competitive funding we received. In 2017 alone, we expanded our reach from the … Continue reading →

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Inclusionary Zoning Recommendation for Buffalo

Posted on October 26, 2016 by jennifer

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You know we value affordable housing, which is why we support adopting an Inclusionary Zoning Policy in the City of Buffalo. The City of Buffalo is experiencing fast-rising rents and housing prices in the midst of severe and growing poverty. … Continue reading →

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Available Position at HOCN!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by jennifer

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Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. is currently seeking to fill the position of Community Enrichment Coordinator. Heart of the City Neighborhoods (HOCN), a 501(c)3 Community Development Corporation is seeking to hire a part-time Community Enrichment Coordinator starting September 1st, … Continue reading →

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First Niagara Foundation Makes $100,000 In Grants

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jennifer

June 14, 2016 – 10:57 AM Buffalo News Click here to view original article.   The First Niagara Foundation is providing more than $100,000 in grants, aimed at supporting neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing. One of the two grants, for … Continue reading →

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Residents encouraged to buy a home as rents increase in Buffalo

Posted on June 1, 2016 by jennifer

June 1, 2016, 6:01pm WIVB Channel 4 News Buffalo By Callan Gray News 4 Reporter Click here to view original story.     BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Renters in Buffalo are being priced out of some neighborhoods because of rising costs. … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed!

Posted on April 19, 2016 by jennifer

Heart of the City Neighborhoods (HOCN) has two volunteer-driven events coming up this Spring, and we need YOUR help to make them a success! Volunteer-led community beautification projects help to revitalize and reinvest in communities that have experienced poverty and … Continue reading →

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