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February 6, 2023

The John R. Oishei Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Scholarship Support as it Awards 13 Students of Color Scholarships to Local Private High Schools

Scholarships are part of the Foundation’s commitment to racial equity and are designed to open opportunity to talented students of color
February 6, 2023

The John R. Oishei Foundation to Offer Free Workshops: Developing Leaders of Color in the Nonprofit World

Two workshops designed for Nonprofit Leaders of Color to be facilitated
by Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah
October 18, 2022

New Social Media Community Aims to Build a Connection Space for People of Color in the Nonprofit Sector

Underwritten by The John R. Oishei Foundation, “LOC Step” provides a private, safe space to share and connect for people of color
October 11, 2022

The John R. Oishei Foundation High School Scholarship Application Now Open

Students of color interested in private school are encouraged to apply at www.edcowny.org
September 21, 2022

Twenty-Four Nonprofit Leaders of Color Named as 2022 Fellows by The John R. Oishei Foundation

Participants in the Foundation’s Fourth cohort to attend Rockwood Leadership Institute’s Art of Leadership Program
September 12, 2022

Oishei Foundation to Begin Strategic Planning Process

Elizabeth Myrick Consulting Tapped as Partner
August 17, 2022

The John R. Oishei Foundation Names Geoffrey Pritchard as Chief Financial & Impact Investment Officer
August 17, 2022

Esther Annan Selected as a Fellow for the Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy
June 29, 2022

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Applications Open for Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color

Rigorous leadership training program for nonprofit leaders of color held in partnership with Rockwood Leadership Institute
June 6, 2022

The John R. Oishei Foundation Appoints Michael T. Ulbrich as Board Member

New Board officers also announced
June 1, 2022

Eight Local Non-Profits Selected for 2022 StoryGrowing WNY

The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York and The John R. Oishei Foundation-sponsored program aims to bolster marketing communications skills with a storytelling focus
May 27, 2022

Buffalo Together Community Response Fund Announces Efforts to Address Community Need after Jefferson Avenue Tragedy

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