Lawrence H. Cook II

Larry serves as Vice President and Program Officer, primarily overseeing our work in our self-sufficiency and building stable neighborhood focus areas. Larry’s responsibilities include review and recommendation of grant proposals and programs, and monitoring grant and program outcomes. He also plays a critical role in convening partners and capacity building as necessary for our grantee partners. Larry also oversees the work of the Mobile Safety-Net Team, an initiative of the Foundation that works within communities throughout Erie and Niagara Counties to strengthen the safety net of human and social services, build coalitions among organizations, and promote data-informed decision-making.