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Parks Adventure Bus service from NFTA offers free rides to WNY parks this summer

Starting on June 18, 2022, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) will provide free rides on Saturdays to WNY parks, beginning with Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora followed by…

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Updated: 06/30/2022 - 9:28 am
Message from the ECDSS Commissioner re: Support after Tragedy

To Colleagues, and those in our local community,

I want to extend my deepest condolences to the members of our staff, and those in our local community, who have lost loved ones in the…

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Updated: 06/30/2022 - 9:28 am
Resources & Services for Residents Impacted by Buffalo Shooting

As our community continues to process, respond, support one another and grieve the horrific racially-motivated events of Saturday, May 14, 2022, we wanted to share the following resources. We hope…

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Updated: 06/30/2022 - 9:27 am
A message from Commissioner Cannon

A message from Commissioner of Social Services Marie A. Cannon regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and other housing resources.

 

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Updated: 11/05/2021 - 9:39 am
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Marie Cannon, Commissioner of Social Services

Marie Cannon
Commissioner of Social Services

We envision a community where children, adults and families are healthy and safe and enjoy a quality life. As a responsive and efficient organization, we seek to continually engage the community in defining the role of Social Services. Our mission is to engage people in need and provide a broad range of efficient and effective assistance and services with community partners to facilitate a better future for the people of Erie County.

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Edward A Rath County Office Building
95 Franklin Street, 8th Floor
Buffalo, New York 14202

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