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Therapeutic growth is created in the therapy room and is fostered and better sustained through connection, exploration and support outside of the therapy room.
We, as humans, are wired for connection, hence why much of our understanding of history is through cultural connections around food, song, language etc. Having various avenues and options allows us all to have ways to be seen and heard fully. Therapy is often a core component but one of the many components.
Below are some local Erie County community resources for opportunities for connection via movement, artistry, volunteering and others.
-If a group or organization interests you, please check details of dates, timing, guidelines etc.
-If you are an organization, business, club etc. and you would like to be included, feel free to contact me.
Movement
Bflo Run Club
BFLO Run Club meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 at various local establishments.
Currently on winter break and will start again in April 2026
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Colored Girls Bike Too
Colored Girls Bike Too aims t0 advance racial. gendered, spatial and mobility justice through biking, as a Black women centered organization.
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Black Girls Hike
Black Girls Hike meets to hike trails Erie County/Upstate New York, as well as offer opportunities for travel to other areas and states for hiking trips.
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Tifft Wellness Walks
Wellness Walks by Independent Health, meets at Tift nature Preserve every Thursday and is led by a volunteer of the Preserve.
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Botanical Gardens Yoga
The Buffalo Botanical Gardens offers free Yoga Sundays, to practice on the grounds the front lawn.
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Fitness in the Parks
Fitness in the Parks is an Independent Health program that offerrs a variety of free workouts in Erie County parks over the summer months.
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Reading and Poetry
Red Otter Book Club
Red Otter is a cafe in Kenmore, that has a book club that meets monthly to gather and discuss different writers works.
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Caffe Aroma Poetry
A poetry open mic, held every other Wednesday at 9:00pm, certain nights they welcome local featured poets. People are welcomed to read or just listen.
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Buf Girls Book Club
A book women's book club, that reads a variety of genres, that meets monthly at Amherst, Hamburg and Tonawanda libraries.
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En El Barrio Poetry
A space for Latino/a/x/e poets and supporters. All languages and performers are welcomed. Held every 3rd Thursday of the month at El Museo.
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BICA Reading Group
A casual reading group that welcomes others whether you’ve read the book or just would enjoy hearing others conversations.
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Rust Belt Books
Rust Belt Books is a West Side indepemdlty owned used bookstore. They also host an array of events, including a monthly book club.
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Volunteer
Big Big Table
Big Big Table is a nonprofit restaurant that provides meals to the community, regardless of ability to pay as well as pay as you can pricing options. With community and volunteer, diners are given a chance to earn what they may need by giving back.
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Groundwork
Market Garden
Groundwork Market garden is an East Side farm that uses organic based methods. They focus and value connections between farmers and consumers and connecting people through growth and food.
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Candles In The Sun
Candles In The S.U.N. is a non for profit organization that aims to advance communities and overcome challenges faced by families and youth in intercity neighborhoods through initiatives like education, mentorship and co-curricular activities.
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The Tool Library
The Tool Library is a nonprofit, that believes cost shouldn’t be a barrier to home repairs, growing food, and improving the community. They provide community members access to thousands of tools and free educational programming.
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Justice for Migrant Families
Justice for Migrant Families supports systems characterizedby equity, dignity, justice, and radical welcome for people who migrate. There are several volunteer opportunities to help provide goods, resources and supports for those in need.
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Grassroots Garden
Grassroots Gardens WNY is a collective of activists and gardeners, alike that create and maintain community gardens and public green spaces and strengthen community connections.
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And Others
Sober One Six
Big Big Table is a nonprofit restaurant that provides meals to the community, regardless of ability to pay as well as pay as you can pricing options. With community and volunteer, diners are given a chance to earn what they may need by giving back.
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Buona Morte
Groundwork Market garden is an East Side farm that uses organic based methods. They focus and value connections between farmers and consumers and connecting people through growth and food.
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Isaías González-Soto Library
A westside public library that offers various resources and amenities as well as events such as
-Dungeons &
Dragons
Game Night
- Family Movies
- Creative
Writing
- Craft Cafe
- And Others
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Locust Street Art
Locust Street Art offers an array of no cost studio arts classes for those 4yrs to senior adult. They also offer low cost specialized workshops.
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Coffee and Crotchet
Coffee and Crotchet has a weekly event called "Sip & Stitch Sunday", a community gathering for connection and creativity,
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Gather & Game
Gather and Game is a West Side game shop, and they host game nights Tuesdays-Sundays, for people to meet and play a shared game together.
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