The John R. Oishei Foundation

Jericho Road has partnered with Canisius College and Partnership for the Public Good to conduct a survey about the social effects of COVID-19. This study is bei...ng conducted to examine racial/ethnic relations and incidents of hate and discrimination in our community. Upon completion of the survey, you may choose to provide your email address in order to be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of five gift cards (worth $50). Please consider taking the survey at http://canisius.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9naYYcGrjVUw0Xs See more

We have had some requests for the direct link to the application for the Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color so here it is: https://rockwoodleadership.tfaforms.net/84 Deadline is next Monday, May 24th!

Only one more week to apply for the Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color - a transformational personal and professional leadership development program! Learn more here: https://oishei.org//article:applications-now-open-for-ois/

Thank you Oxford Pennant for the fabulous banners and pennants for our #OisheiScholars! They look great!

Thank you Buffalo Prep for creating a wonderful celebration for all the graduating seniors today! It was wonderful to be part of the fun and to honor #oisheischolars!

Congrats to all the graduates of the Assembly House 150 SACRA program! Doing an amazing job of creating tradesmen and craftsman in our community - and what an amazing space!

Congratulations to the Springville Coalition for winning a $600K grant to address youth substance use prevention! Kudos to the Mobile Safety-Net Team for their work in support of the coalition and the grant!

While we know that there are pressing issues facing our country, we cannot forget that the arts can help us heal, teach us, and inspire us at times of crisis. Amanda Gorman showed us this yesterday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whZqA0z61jY

We are so saddened by the loss of the Oishei Foundation's first president, Thomas Baker. Tom was a gentleman, a collaborator, and a consensus builder whose impact on our community will be felt for generations. Our condolences to his family at this sad time. https://www.bizjournals.com//remembering-thomas-baker-oish

We wish our new President and Vice President every success in healing and uniting our country so that we can look forward to health, equity, and prosperity for all!