Connect Buffalo Is Incorporated

**May 1, 2026** — Connect Buffalo is now **incorporated** as a nonprofit organization. This step formalizes how we operate: clear governance, responsible stewardship of funds, and a durable home for neighborhood connectivity work across Buffalo. ### Why it matters - **Trust and accountability.** Incorporation gives donors and partners a defined legal entity to support, with bylaws and structure appropriate to a nonprofit mission. - **Stability.** We're building long-term neighborhood infrastructure—not a one-off project—so laying this foundation matters for contracts, fundraising, and programs like **Digital Navigators**. - **Next steps.** We'll continue communicating milestones here: pilot preparation, partnerships, resident-facing services, and impact reporting. Thank you for supporting public-benefit connectivity in Buffalo. If you'd like to invest in our work or explore a neighborhood partnership, use the **Donate on Givebutter** buttons in the site header and support sections, or **[reach us from the contact area on the home page](/#contact)**.