Say Yes Buffalo

Calling the Class of 2026 (and their friends, relatives, former school counselors, neighbors): it's not too late to make a plan for higher education in the fall, which in most cases is tuition FREE. Need help applying for financial aid? Get a hold of us!

We're hiring!

Grants & Institutional Funding Manager (full-time, $77,000 Annually) to help us write and manage grants. https://say-yes-buffalo-scholarship-inc.prismhr-hire.com/job/1038541/grants-institutional-funding-manager

Student Recruitment & Enrollment Specialist (temporary part-time, $30 Hourly) to help us enroll our 2026-27 class of Say Yes Little Scholars (three year old preschool program).

Have questions about either, both? Get in touch with us, we love talking careers!

Grants & Institutional Funding Manager Grants & Institutional Funding Manager Position Summary: Say Yes Buffalo seeks a highly organized, strategic, and exceptional writer to serve as Grants & Institutional Funding Manager. This position plays a critical leadership role in advancing the o...

Outtakes from College Kickoff 2026! 📚💻💰

Many thanks to Amazon for their support in supplying our rising scholars with laptops and gift cards, Empower Federal Credit Union for their donation of backpacks for the laptops, and Student Leadership Network for their partnership.

Also, thanks to our partners at Buffalo Public Schools Dr. Mubenga, Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera, and State Senator April Baskin for joining us yesterday!

School might be in recess for summer, but that doesn’t stop the work of helping students prepare for their future. 📚

The Say Yes Buffalo College Kickoff gave the Class of 2026 important information, resources and support as they begin getting ready for life after high school.

As a former teacher, I know how important it is to make sure students and families have the tools they need to succeed. Thank you to Say Yes Buffalo, Amazon.com, Empower Federal Credit Union, and all of the partners helping our young people take their next steps with confidence.

In addition to the laptops, yesterday our recent high school graduates completed workshops on how to analyze a college syllabus, time management, and mindfulness while dozens of others received help completing their FAFSA and TAP applications. Congrats to the class of ‘26! Look out world, here they come!

Hundreds of Buffalo high school graduates are getting a major gift to help continue their education. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/say-yes-buffalo-provides-laptops-to-students/

Hey class of 2026, did you know you could earn a FREE laptop from Amazon simply by attending the Say Yes Buffalo College Kickoff next Tuesday and completing all applications for financial aid (FAFSA & TAP)?

If you're still undecided, or if you haven't applied for financial aid, it's not too late to get off the sidelines and make a bet on yourself, we're here to help! Sign up or the Kickoff and connect with us.

Join us in congratulating our Chief Impact Officer, Daphne Lynett Ross, on being named to the Buffalo Business First Power 200 Women list.

This recognition reflects what we at Say Yes already know: Daphne is a visionary leader and a driving force behind meaningful change in our community. Through her leadership, Say Yes continues to expand opportunities and remove barriers for students and families across Buffalo and Western New York.

We are grateful for her passion, her commitment and the impact she makes every day.

Congratulations, Daphne, on this well deserved honor!