Month: September 2025

After eight years of dedication to the Stanley G. Falk School, Nicole Chenez is beginning a new chapter as Assistant Principal at the Falk-Cambridge campus.  Nicole’s journey with Falk is a true reflection of growth, commitment and heart. Since joining Falk, she has had many roles including teacher’s aide, substitute teacher, school counselor, assistant coach…

Starting over in a new city is never easy, but for Anna,* it marked the first step toward freedom. With her two children by her side, she left behind a long relationship filled with financial, emotional and religious abuse and set out to rebuild her life.  But with this journey came immediate challenges. Anna wanted…

The back-to-school season is always filled with excitement, and thanks to the generosity of two corporate partners, the children we serve are starting this year with the tools and confidence they need to succeed. National Fuel’s FemaleFuel hosted a supply drive that provided backpacks and school supplies for Haven House, showing their deep commitment to…

When a single mother and her three children arrived in Buffalo, they were stepping into the unknown. Having lived in several states before, they were searching for stability and a fresh start.  Like many families who are new to a community, they faced several obstacles. That’s when Xavier DeLuna, Care Coordinator for our Wraparound Program,…

The new school year at Stanley G. Falk started with more than just pencils and notebooks. There was music, energy and a whole lot of excitement. To welcome students back, the Falk-Roosevelt campus hosted a special performance from DJ Milk, the official DJ of the Buffalo Bills, along with DJ YES.  From the moment the…