Niagara Falls, NY — HOCN’s Executive Director Stephanie Simeon was proud to be a featured speaker at the 2025 Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP) Summit, held on December 11th at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. This annual initiative, now in its third year, was developed to encourage the mutual sharing of experiences and industry knowledge across …
Affordable housing is key to a community’s stability, but it’s just one of many often overlooked aspects of urban development. Heart of the City has been dedicated to strengthening Buffalo since 1998 — most recently by addressing economic health through the revitalization of commercial buildings. When existing businesses benefit from long-term improvements, the owner-occupied homes …
New York State’s Empire State Development is seeking contractors who would like to be included in the bidding process on future commercial and mixed-use building renovation projects throughout the East Side of Buffalo including façade and commercial space improvements, roofing, masonry, structural repairs, and more. There will be an information session for interested contractors on …
From January to April 2025, HOCN has: Reached nearly 100 families in Buffalo by providing education and resources on safe drinking water practices. Distributed 20 certified water filter pitchers to households identified as being served through lead service lines. The filter pitchers we distribute are designed to reduce harmful contaminants such as lead, chlorine, PFOA/ PFOS, and microplastics, contributing …
In the first quarter of 2025, Heart of the City Neighborhoods (HOCN) assisted Buffalo homes with much-needed repairs and improvements, including a completed roof, new porch steps with railings, new sump pump, and a furnace that was replaced. HOUSING FACTS Stable housing can dramatically improve children’s education and health outcomes. Innovative housing designs using sustainable materials help protect …
We’re off to a strong start this year, already investing $662,848 into community programming! In the first quarter of 2025, Heart of the City Neighborhoods (HOCN) was determined to help at least 100 people with much-needed repairs and improvements that will keep families safely housed and strengthen the long-term stability of our neighborhoods. We have come to …