Mission
Our mission is to provide an open, safe and productive community space with resources and programs that respond to expressed community needs.
We serve as a drop-in community center for the public. Our open, safe and productive space provides daily activities and programming that are intentionally infused with opportunities to build critical consciousness through participatory education.
Volunteer with Us!
The Movement Leader Institute and Community Hub is always looking for more volunteers.
Interested in working with our creative and diverse youth? Email info@pushbuffalo.org.
GSNC’s Full programming is on break!
Continue to enjoy Basketball and Taekwondo!
All classes are free.
Please email info@pushbuffalo.org with any questions.
Aerobic Classes
10/14/2025 - 12/12/2025
Monday - Friday
4:00PM - 6:00 PM
Instructor
Boncko Ba
Location: MLI HUB
Get moving with fun, high-energy workouts designed to improve cardiovascular health and boost mood.
AVP - Community Organizer
7/7/2025 - 8/15/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00AM - 3:00 PM
Instructor
Da’Von McCune
Location: Grant Street Neighborhood Center
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) experiential workshops in personal growth, community development and creative conflict management. Identify violence in its many forms.
Learn to express thoughts and feelings and work with others.
Find alternatives to violence that transform conflict into peaceful solutions.
Care for yourself, others, the community, and nature. Learning the basics of becoming a community organizer, learning about climate justice organizing, as well as covering the BPs School Suspension policy and Wellness policy.
Capoeira
10/30/2024 - 12/13/2024
Wednesday
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Instructor
Anthony Pierce
Location: School 77
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art with rich connections to history, revolution, and spirituality. While other martial art forms are characterized by landing strikes, Capoeira is characterized by expression and body control, as well as balancing the energy of oneself and their environment. There does not need to be a winner or loser, only the best each person can bring. Students will learn the fundamental techniques and strategies of the game and the cultural language and songs of Afro-Brazil. This will be achieved through training exercises and watching recorded games.
Coding and AI
10/30/2024 - 12/13/2024
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Instructor
Finn Goehrig
Location: Grant Street Neighborhood Center
Students can make their own interactive stories, games, and animations using the visual programming language Scratch. Students gain creative thinking, logical reasoning, and teamwork skills as they create Scratch projects.
Chess
10/14/2025 - 12/12/2025
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Instructor
Finn Goehrig
Location: MLI HUB
Learn chess, outsmart opponents while building focus, creativity and confidence in every move.
Community Basketball
10/14/2025 - 12/14/2025
Wednesday - Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: School 77
Build Teamwork, Discipline, and fitness through weekly games and practice sessions.
DIY Fashion
10/14/2025 - 12/12/2025
Monday, -Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: MLI HUB
Explore creativity by designing and creating your own fashion pieces in a supportive hands on environment.
Fashion Forward: Teen Sewing, Styling & Photography
7/7/2025 -8/15/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00AM - 3:00 PM
Instructor
Rashaad Holley
Location: Grant Street Neighborhood Center
This hands-on, six-week program introduces teens to the fundamentals of fashion design, styling, and photography. Participants will learn essential sewing techniques, create original projects like tote bags and pajama pants, and build a technique portfolio. They will also explore the world of fashion styling and photography, from concept creation to styling and executing photo shoots. By the end of the program, students will have developed both practical skills and creative concepts, culminating in a showcase of their work. This program is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of fashion industry professionals.
Life Skills and Job Readiness Training
10/14/2025 - 12/12/2025
Monday - Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: MLI HUB
Prepare for success with workshops on communication, resume building, interview prep, and professional skills.
Taekwon-Do
7/7/2025 - 9/30/2025
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Instructor
Naheem Fernandez
Location: MLI HUB
Dive into the rich legacy of ITF Taekwon-Do and discover the art of self-discipline, respect, and physical prowess. Our experienced instructors at Royal Buffalo Taekwon-Do are dedicated to imparting the authentic teachings of ITF Taekwon-Do, providing you with not just a skill but a way of life.
Join us and experience the power, grace, and tradition of Taekwon-Do in a setting that echoes the history of Buffalo’s martial arts excellence. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned practitioner, our classes offer a dynamic blend of technique, fitness, and philosophy. Become a part of our legacy at Royal Buffalo Taekwon-Do and embark on a transformative journey that transcends physical boundaries. Enroll now and embrace the true spirit of ITF Taekwon-Do with Buffalo’s historic touch!
West Side Studios
7/7/2025 - 8/15/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00AM - 3:00 PM
Instructor
Ibrahim Kane
Location: Grant Street Neighborhood Center
West Side Studios Media Production Intensive
Learn digital media arts, fine-tune production skills, learn to make short films and documentaries. West Side Studios is a free media arts education and workforce development project partnership between Squeaky Wheel and PUSH Buffalo.
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History
Opened in 1968, this building at 271 Grant St. served as the Northwest District Branch Library. It was closed in December 2005 due to budget restraints. Many community members rallied for the building to be kept open.
With the help of the city Council Member David Rivera, the building reopened in 2006 as a non-profit incubator for two community development organizations: the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) and PUSH. In July 2009, Council Member Rivera hired Janice Li as full-time staff to continue keeping the space open to the public as well as expand the resources and programs available in the building. Janice Li was the Program Manager until fall of 2013. Her passionate service and commitment to the neighborhood contributed to much of what the Center has become today.
With the help of MAP, PUSH, and Council Member Rivera, the Grant Street Neighborhood Center, continues to seek out more partnerships in order to meet needs and interests expressed by our members and in the community.