Community and Social Impact

St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, dedicated the Jesuits in service to the cities and the people who live there. In keeping with this Jesuit tradition, we believe it’s not enough to live in our community. We have a responsibility to help transform it for the good of others.

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STUDENTS INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS*

*2021-22

Athletes in Service

148 Student-athletes participate in service* 850 Hours*

9Children’s sports camps and clinics offered 41,634 Shoes collected for St . Vincent de Paul Society by Shoes for Shelter 5K Race since 2001

*2020-22

Institute for Autism Research (IAR)

Established in 2009, the IAR has developed several new and successful treatment programs that have garnered the national attention of the clinical and research communities.

1022 Children 452 Interns (undergraduate and graduate students) 520 Professionals trained

Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC)

A hallmark program of Canisius, the ULLC provides socially and economically disadvantaged students, who are committed to developing their academic talents and leadership abilities, with an opportunity to obtain a high-quality Canisius education. 2000 Established 185 Graduates

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Borders and Migrations Initiative

Launched in 2018, the Borders and Migrations Initiative informs the Canisius community and beyond about issues of migration and current advocacy. The initiative is a collaborative, Ignatian approach by students, faculty and staff, which encourages discussion about and engagement with refugee and immigration issues on a global scale. 400+ Campus and community members attend programming in person or via Zoom* 7 Community partners

*2020-21

Justice for Migrant Families

Since its inception, the Borders and Migrations Initiative has partnered with Justice for Migrant Families. Students in the college’s classics, sociology and Spanish programs receive training regarding entering an ICE detention center and visit detainees allowing them to make human connections with those affected by the immigration system. Spanish students practice their Spanish language skills visiting those from South and Central America. 75 Impacted as a result of a food bank for migrant families*

*2020-21

Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

The goal of the HEOP at Canisius is to make higher education a reality for New York State residents who are academically under-prepared and economically disadvantaged. 1969 Established at Canisius College 25 Students admitted annually

Say Yes to Education

Canisius is proud to partner with Say Yes to Education, a national organization committed to increasing high school and college graduation rates. 2013 Established at Canisius 79 Graduates from Buffalo Public/Charter schools received scholarships from Canisius

Women’s Business Center (WBC)

As the region’s most comprehensive resource for women in business, the Women’s Business Center at Canisius empowers entrepreneurs to succeed through education, professional connections and community relationships. 750 Clients served $2.5M Business financing $54M Gross revenue 445 Jobs supported

2020-22

NEW BUFFALO INSTITUTE (NBI)

The New Buffalo Institute (NBI) at Canisius aligns the college’s research, service and educational programming in target areas, with a particular geographic focus on the neighborhoods of the East Side of Buffalo, where the college is situated. The NBI affirms the college’s commitment to social justice, provides a welcoming place for the community to convene, exchange concerns and ideas and explore new ways to partner with community organizations to address persistent challenges confronting East Side neighborhoods.

Urban Education

Center for Urban Education (CUE)

Canisius partnered with the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education to form the Center for Urban Education. The CUE enhances the quality of teaching and learning in urban schools across Western New York infusing culturally relevant pedagogy with academic excellence, experiential learning and social justice. 2017 Established at Canisius 25 Professional development events and community activities

Western New York Teacher Residency Program

An innovative program for training the next generation of teachers, the Western New York Teacher Residency Program includes a yearlong teaching residency and graduates make a three-year commitment to teach in an urban school in the Buffalo Niagara region. 2020 Established at Canisius 25 Graduates

School Partnerships

Field experience and clinical practice are central to the preparation of teacher candidates at Canisius College. The School of Education & Human Services has developed many strong, intentional relationships with school partners who share responsibility and accountability for teacher preparation and student learning. 15 Partner schools 30 Schools in WNY (teacher candidates complete student teaching)

Teach for America (TFA)*

TFA chose Canisius as its exclusive Buffalo partner to recruit, educate and support corps members to become highly-qualified teachers. Corps members teach full time in low-income communities while completing required coursework. 116 Graduates

*2022 final year of program

New Americans in the city of Buffalo

The NBI looks for opportunities to address the challenges New Americans face, support the organizations that serve this population and serve as a nexus for community leaders, students, faculty and practitioners the goal of promoting inclusive dialogue and inspiring action to welcome, support and empower Buffalo’s newest residents.

22 Afghan evacuees housed in Delavan Townhouses awaiting relocation (2021)

NEW BUFFALO INSTITUTE (NBI)

Hamlin Park

The Hamlin Park community is a terrific place to live and raise a family, and Canisius is committed to doing its part to assist in our neighborhood’s revitalization.

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5Vaccination pop-up clinics 10 Community cleanup events 5 Community family days and food distribution events

Protect & Serve

Neighborhood safety begins with the Public Safety Department. It is important that our students, faculty, staff and neighbors are available to work, study and live in an environment that is safe and secure. Public Safety provides a strong presence around the clock on campus and in the college’s surrounding neighborhoods. 1st Private college public safety department in New York State to attain peace officer authority 21 Sworn peace officers

Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

A revitalized Western New York continues to benefit from new construction, new initiatives, new businesses and new populations of people. From the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus to Canalside, and the development of a number of key industries. Canisius is proud of its contributions to the advancement in our region. 35 Multicultural small businesses supported through partnership with M&T Bank Multicultural Innovation Lab 12 Future leaders of Buffalo supported by the WNY Prosperity Fellowship