Gerard Place Community Center

The Gerard Place Community Center

In the 24 years that Gerard Place has worked with residents of this community, we have found through research and discussion that there are three major barriers that prevent people from escaping poverty: lack of affordable transportation to education and training sites, lack of childcare for parents who have young children and very few local employment opportunities.

The Gerard Place Community Center’s purpose is to help eliminate these barriers.  This Community Center creates a community anchor for all who are living in the Bailey-Delavan neighborhood of Buffalo’s East Side.  The center is a community resource that can assist more families as they work toward independence.

Make 2024 the year you achieve your dreams! 

The Center right now offers Health Careers, IT Training, Culinary Program and an expanded High School Equivalency program plus English Language Learners (ELL) classes.

Trocaire College Programs @ Gerard Place:  Interested in Pharm Tech, Sterile Processing, Phlebotomy or IT careers?  Call Trocaire now to register: (716) 827-4310. 

Culinary Program: Program training provided by Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education. Call 716-888-7088 x 111 to register.

Literacy/High School Eqivalency (GED) and NEDP Preparation: Tuition is free!  Classes are Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30.  Students work one-on-one and in small groups with tutors.  GED classes are held on the Gerard Place Campus in our Community Center. Contact Amanda @ (716) 897-9948 x 116 for more information.

English Language Learners (ELL) Classes:  Monday through Friday, 8:30-11:30 AM.  Call Amanda for more information: (716) 897-9948 x 116.

Food Distribution: FREE hot take out meals every Monday and Wednesday 3:30-5:30 PM at the Community Center doors.  

Gerard Place Food Pantry: Monday and Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 PM.  For more information contact Kathy: (716) 897-9948 x 101.