GSNC Mission
Grant Street Neighborhood Center‘s mission is to provide an open, safe and productive community space with resources and programs that respond to expressed community needs.
The Grant Street Neighborhood Center serves as a drop-in community center for the public. Our open, safe and productive space provides daily activities and programming that are intentionally infused with opportunities to build critical consciousness through participatory education.
Volunteer with Us!
The Grant Street Neighborhood Center is always looking for more volunteers.
Interested in working with our creative and diverse youth? Email info@pushbuffalo.org.
We’re ready for the Fall 2024 session!
All classes are free.
Please email info@pushbuffalo.org with any questions.
Capoeira
10/30/2024 - 12/13/2024
Wednesday
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Instructor
Anthony Pierce
Location: School 77
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art with rich connections to history, revolution, and spirituality. While other martial art forms are characterized by landing strikes, Capoeira is characterized by expression and body control, as well as balancing the energy of oneself and their environment. There does not need to be a winner or loser, only the best each person can bring. Students will learn the fundamental techniques and strategies of the game and the cultural language and songs of Afro-Brazil. This will be achieved through training exercises and watching recorded games.
Coding and AI
10/30/2024 - 12/13/2024
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Instructor
Finn Goehrig
Location: Grant Street Neighborhood Center
Students can make their own interactive stories, games, and animations using the visual programming language Scratch. Students gain creative thinking, logical reasoning, and teamwork skills as they create Scratch projects.
Chess
10/30/2024 - 12/13/2024
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Instructor
Finn Goehrig
Location: Grant Street Nighborhood Center
Learn to play chess and learn about the benefits of playing chess. Enroll in tournaments.
Community Basketball
10/18/2024 - 6/7/2025
Wednesday and Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Instructor
LaToya Johnson
Location: School 77
Community Basketball is designed to provide exercise and fun for youth. The program offers gym time to enjoy competitive playing in a recreational setting. With Guest Speakers from the community.
Fashion Construction Fundamentals
10/30/2024 -12/30/2024
Tuesday and Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Instructor
Rashaad Holley
Location: Grant Street Neighborhood Center
Fashion Construction Fundamentals, including sewing, making pillows, pajamas, tote bags, and more. With instructor Rashaad Holley.
Tae Kwon Doe
10/30/2024 - 12/13/2024
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Instructor
Naheem Fernandez
Location: Grant Street Neighborhood Center
Dive into the rich legacy of ITF Taekwon-Do and discover the art of self-discipline, respect, and physical prowess. Our experienced instructors at Royal Buffalo Taekwon-Do are dedicated to imparting the authentic teachings of ITF Taekwon-Do, providing you with not just a skill but a way of life.
Join us and experience the power, grace, and tradition of Taekwon-Do in a setting that echoes the history of Buffalo’s martial arts excellence. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned practitioner, our classes offer a dynamic blend of technique, fitness, and philosophy. Become a part of our legacy at Royal Buffalo Taekwon-Do and embark on a transformative journey that transcends physical boundaries. Enroll now and embrace the true spirit of ITF Taekwon-Do with Buffalo’s historic touch!
West Side Studios
10/30/2024 - 12/13/2024
Tuesday and Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Instructor
Ibrahim Kane
Location: Grant Street Neighborhood Center
West Side Studios is a free media arts education and workforce development project partnership between Squeaky Wheel and PUSH Buffalo that provides year-round, quality out-of-school opportunities for West Side residents ages 13-19. Hands-on experience in digital media arts fine-tunes production skills and creates a pipeline to employment. Completed media artworks are exhibited at School 77, Squeaky Wheel, partnering venues, stations, and festivals
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History
Opened in 1968, this building at 271 Grant St. served as the Northwest District Branch Library. It was closed in December 2005 due to budget restraints. Many community members rallied for the building to be kept open.
With the help of the city Council Member David Rivera, the building reopened in 2006 as a non-profit incubator for two community development organizations: the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) and PUSH. In July 2009, Council Member Rivera hired Janice Li as full-time staff to continue keeping the space open to the public as well as expand the resources and programs available in the building. Janice Li was the Program Manager until fall of 2013. Her passionate service and commitment to the neighborhood contributed to much of what the Center has become today.
With the help of MAP, PUSH, and Council Member Rivera, the Grant Street Neighborhood Center, continues to seek out more partnerships in order to meet needs and interests expressed by our members and in the community.