#rise collaborative

Hey Buffalo: looking for something to do tomorrow?

All day Saturday, Tipico Coffee invites you to enjoy the sounds of Buffalo String Works and support their work with Buffalo's children by simply buying coffee!  10A-3P at the cafe on Fargo, and 5P-11P at the roastery at 202 Rhode Island.

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Buffalo String Works  is a creative and rigorous music program primarily serving refugee students in Buffalo, New York, inspired by the international El Sistema  model which cultivates students to be agents of social change. Founded and led by local musicians, Buffalo String Works (BSW) fosters hope and compassion through high-quality music instruction for refugee children arriving from nations including Burma, Eritrea, Thailand, and Somalia. Recognizing the significance of music as a universal language, we offer a creative outlet for children and their families who are searching for a sense of belonging in their new home.

Art by Edreys Wajed; caption info via Rise Collaborative on instagram and the Buffalo String Works website. Image below from the BSW instagram feed.

The decaying passenger platforms of Buffalo Central Terminal, as seen in an undated photo via Buffalo’s Rise Collaborative.

Advocate. Volunteer. Speak up. Donate. Resist. #RefugeesWelcome

Support International Institute of Buffalo: iibuff.org, Jericho Road: jrchc.org, Journey’s End: jersbuffalo.org

“These photos are public domain. After the latest Muslim ban was issued, we wanted to stand up for our newest neighbors who are here to build new lives for themselves and their families. They’re working hard, starting businesses, revitalizing neighborhoods, sharing their culture, and making our city stronger. We teamed up with local photographer Stephanie Dubin, of artiswhy to begin an ongoing series that uses Buffalo’s landmarks to spread a message of tolerance.”  More from the Rise Collaborative here.

Advocate.  Volunteer.  Speak up.  Donate.  Resist.

#RefugeesWelcome

Support International Institute of Buffalo:  iibuff.org,  Jericho Road: jrchc.org,  Journey’s End: jersbuffalo.org

These photos are public domain. After the latest Muslim ban was issued, we wanted to stand up for our newest neighbors who are here to build new lives for themselves and their families. They’re working hard, starting businesses, revitalizing neighborhoods, sharing their culture, and making our city stronger. We teamed up with local photographer Stephanie Dubin, of artiswhy to begin an ongoing series that uses Buffalo’s landmarks to spread a message of tolerance.