Fillmore Leroy Area Residents, Inc.

Fillmore-Leroy Area Residents, Inc. (FLARE) is a full service community development agency that has been assisting residents of Buffalo and the Masten District since 1974.

Housing

FLARE offers a variety of financial assistance programs to aid low income individuals and families who would like to purchase their first home, renovate or repair an owner-occupied property, or obtain affordable rental housing.

Community Services

FLARE provides services to young and elderly residents of the FLARE community. From after-school programs, to summer camp, and college scholarships, to lunch at the Dining Site with meals for the elderly, van transportation, and housing for homeless young women, FLARE is truly a full service agency committed to the well being of area residents.

Our Neighborhood

The Fillmore-Leroy Area is centrally located in the heart of Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood features beautiful and affordable older homes, the Dewey and Manhattan Avenue playgrounds, and convenient access to major highways, schools, and community services. The historic Olmsted-designed Delaware Park and the Buffalo Zoo are both within walking distance of this diverse and re-emerging neighborhood.

 

Schools

• P.S. 61 - Early Childhood Center - 453 Leroy Avenue
• Kipp Sankofa Charter School - 140 Central Park Plaza
• Burgard Vocational High School - 400 Kensington Avenue
• Bethel Head Start Program - 307 Leroy Avenue
• Mt. Saint Joseph Academy - 15 Jewett Parkway
• Canisius College - 183 Jewett Parkway

Places of Worship

• Elim Christian Fellowship - 70 Chalmers Avenue
• Blessed Trinity Catholic Church - 317 Leroy Avenue
• Prince of Peace Church of God - 699 Kensington Avenue
• Good Samaritan Church of God in Christ - 265 Leroy Avenue

Businesses

• The Tri-Main Center - 2495 Main Street
• UC Coating Corporation - 2250 Fillmore Avenue
• First Student Transportation - 140 Shawnee Avenue
• Davis Plumbing Supply - 1990 Fillmore Avenue

 

 

 This site was updated on 12/08/2011