ABOUT THE HOSPICE OF WNY FOUNDATION:

Hospice is a compassionate approach to care whose goal is to help people with serious illness live life fully, maintain their dignity and keep control over their lives. In medieval times, hospices were inns of rest which "lodged, cherished and refreshed" the Crusader, the sick and the dying. Today, Hospice provides medical care, emotional and spiritual support to people and their families facing life-limiting illness in homes, hospitals, adult facilities, nursing homes, group homes and hospice residences. Hospice is available to any one with an illness whose life expectancy is measured in months, rather than years.

ABOUT BUFFALO PLACE:

Buffalo Place Inc. is the not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the economic health and quality of life in Downtown Buffalo. In 1982, a group of property owners and political leaders recommended the formation of a 24-block business improvement district. Buffalo Place manages the Downtown core surrounding the pedestrian mall, which was developed as part of the Light Rail Rapid Transit Project. Buffalo Place activities are partially funded by special charges paid over and above property taxes within Downtown’s Special Charge District. The Special Charge District includes Main, Pearl and Washington Streets from Goodell Street to the Buffalo River. Some constituent properties include HSBC Center, Main Place Mall, Hyatt Regency Buffalo, M&T Plaza, Key Center, Ellicott Square, Rand Building, Main-Seneca Building, The Brisbane Building and the majority of Downtown’s large office buildings. The corporation’s annual budget is 3.2 million dollars and 39% of the budget comes from a special assessment paid by Downtown property owners. Additionally, 47% is generated by our Marketing and special events efforts. Our property owners have a substantial investment in Downtown and are committed to Downtown’s success. We strive to make Downtown Buffalo clean, safe and fun.