I have been attempting to find information on organizations who assist parolees upon their release in the Buffalo area. I have looked on the "Resources" link with no success. Does anyone have this type of information available? I appreciate anything you can tell me.

Thanks.

Try Hope Prison Ministries in Buffalo. It might not be exactly the help you need but they are very integrated in the community and can at least give you leads. Hope this helps!

St. Patrick's Friary
102 Seymour St.
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 856 6131

Group counseling in Attica, Wyoming, Collins, Orleans, Albion, and Rochester prisons; one-to-one matches with community vounteers; aid to inmate families; Post release services include housing for parolees and job training. Also offers assistance with educational opportuniies, transportation, and housing and job opporatunities.

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City Mission
100 E Tupper St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 854-8181
Fax: (716) 854-7334
Mr. Thomas J. McLaughlin, Executive Director
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Cephas is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization focused on meeting the inner needs of men and women in prison and on parole. Through in-prison visitation and group interaction, Cephas leaders and volunteers develop relationships with inmates to help them cope with their sentences and plan for life outside prison walls.

Awards and accomplishments
At Cephas, seven out of ten people who complete our program remain out of prison. Nationally, the success rate is about four of ten. Most ex-offenders helped by Cephas go on to successfully hold jobs, pay rent, and raise families. They become "ordinary people" and live in society as productive, tax-paying citizens. As such, they build their self-confidence and learn to value others. Instead of taking, these people now give back to society.


IN BUFFALO:
Brother Michael Oberst
Cephas Buffalo, Inc.
102 Seymour St.
Buffalo, NY 14210-1126
Phone: 716-856-6131
Fax: 716-856-4019

Hope these give you a start...always ask for other agencies that are similiar to their services so you can get more of an idea on what is out there!

Good Luck

Pamela

Thanks for the great information. That was really helpful. I did contact Brother Oberst at CEPHAS weeks ago but received no reply. Perhaps if I just drop by? :D

Pamela, you are wonderful, where do you find all of this great information? Do you mind if I copy and paste this on the NYIF site?

What is the web addy for the NY site please?

LOL @ Val...I just let my fingers do the 'typing'...Sometimes it works and sometimes....&#*@!