Who We Are

The BRRAlliance Inc., Black Rock Riverside Alliance has been working to grow our community since 2011. As a 501-c-3 we are committed to the overall betterment of the Northwest  neighborhoods of Buffalo New York . Born out of the good neighbor planning alliance initiative that was a community drive for revitalization our goal was to put the initiatives identified in the plans into reality.  Our work has continued in the form of Community Gardens, Habitat Development, Storefront Revitalization, creation of community spaces  and multiple grants bringing resources and awareness to our communities.

To date we have brought over $1,000,000 in outside resources to an economically deprived community in the hope of bolstering the quality of life of its residents. Our work continues. We are proud to work with over 40 other organizations in our continued improvement efforts.

Mission

The BRRAlliance, Inc. (BRRA) is committed to the overall betterment of the Black Rock, Riverside, Grant-Amherst, and West Hertel communities of Buffalo, New York.

Goals

• Revitalize and preserve these vibrant, historic communities.
• Improve the overall quality of life in these communities.
• Work towards the beautification of our neighborhoods and city.
• Bolster private economic development.
• Increase commercial desirability.
• Foster community involvement.

Deneb Pirrone – President

Louis Haremski – Vice President

Diane Cress – Treasurer

Jacob Hahn – Secretary

Jenna Bichler

Benjamin Gerhardt

Bryan Hinterberger

Joseph Kedron

Mark Kubiniec

Sandra Smith

Board of Directors Emeriti

Mary Ann Kedron – Founder and Past President

William Butler

City of Buffalo

County of Erie

M&T Bank

Paul and Helen Ellis Charitable Trust

State of New York

Wilson Foundation

to our many project partners