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‘Honored and grateful’: Say Yes Buffalo donates hundreds of laptops to college-bound students

Jul 9, 2025

courtesy of WKBW News Say Yes Buffalo hosted its annual College Kickoff on Tuesday, giving free laptops to more than 200 students. By: Michael Schwartz Posted 7:41 PM, Jul 01, 2025 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Say Yes Buffalo hosted its annual College Kickoff on Tuesday,...

Transforming Classrooms with Love and Creativity: Meet Jasmine Davis from P.S. 97 Harvey Austin

Nov 26, 2024

Join us as we sit down with Jasmine Davis, a dedicated second-grade teacher and influential content creator, to uncover her unique approach to education. Discover the key insights that make her classroom a thriving learning environment. • Building crucial...

Keys To Scale – Education Strategy Group report on impact of organizations like Say Yes Buffalo

Dec 6, 2024

Our work as an intermediary organization was highlighted by a comprehensive report from the Education Strategy Group entitled Keys to Scale. Say Yes Buffalo was one of five organizations nationally to receive this recognition and scrutiny. Intermediary organizations...

Mentorship and Impact: Chantele Campbell Discusses Her Journey and Role in Health Equity

Nov 19, 2024

In this episode of the Future Starts Here podcast, Maddie sits down with Chantele Campbell, Chief Health Equity Officer at Best Self Behavioral Health. Chantelle shares her inspiring journey and insights into equity work and her role on the Say Yes board. The two...

The Future Starts Here: Johanna Caplan on Empowering Students through Internships

Oct 31, 2024

Join Maddie as she interviews Johanna Caplan, the Education Manager for Career Wise Greater Buffalo and Say Yes Buffalo, about their impactful internship program. Discover the keys to a successful internship experience and the invaluable support Say Yes Buffalo...

Ep. 10 – Navigating Scholarships and Financial Aid | The Future Starts Here Podcast feat. Yolanda Gatewood

May 15, 2024

Unlock the secrets to scholarship success with Yolanda and Maddie in this insightful episode! Learn about the incredible support and resources available to help you thrive in college. 🔹 Importance of scholarships in providing access and opportunities for higher...

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Jewell Eason

City Honors School & Niagara University

“Everything I’ve done and where I am today is because of Say Yes. Without Say Yes, I would not have been able to come to Niagara. I wouldn’t have been able to afford it. And if I wasn’t here, I don’t think I would have been able to find my passion for communications.”

Lew Wah

Riverside Institute of Technology, Buffalo State University

“Say Yes Buffalo is very amazing. It has helped me in so many ways, I can’t even describe. It’s helped me with job, financially, with college tuition. It’s like a blessing that has like helped me personally and by helping me, they’ve helped my entire family.”

Jesana Gadley

Frederick Law Olmsted High School, Canisius College

“As someone who has been able to take advantage of Say Yes, I’ve been able to really benefit from a lot of the work that’s been done to help expand programs and create access for persons like myself and from different backgrounds throughout Buffalo.

Deja Middlebrook

Born and raised in Buffalo, Deja attended City Honors and McKinley High School. She moved from high school to eight years of college, collecting a law degree and Master’s in Social Work along the way. At each step, there was Say Yes.