Buffalo Immigrant Leadership Team
BILT is a group of immigrants and refugees who are taking leadership positions to influence public policy and create just and equitable systems for our families.
In 2016 and 2017, BILT created powerful new relationships in the Buffalo Public School system. We won some significant victories, including the expansion of hours at Lafayette Community School from two nights to three nights a week; this allows students, parents, and neighbors to have greater access to tutoring, ESL, and parenting groups. BILT is also working to increase cultural sensitivity, advocate for fair and appropriate disciplinary procedures and greater parent leadership in our public schools.
Upcoming Event:
BILT Community Celebration
March 10th, 4-7pm
O'Brien Center at Our Lady of Hope Church
(corner of Lafayette and Grant Streets)
To make a donation or sponsor the event,
click "Take Action" below. Thanks!
(Please note: while our 501(c)(3) application is pending, we are fundraising through VOICE-Buffalo, our fiscal sponsor. Please make checks out to VOICE-Buffalo and write "BILT Celebration" on the memo line. Thank you!)
