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  1. What We Fund
    1. Overview: What We Fund
    2. Strengthening Neighborhoods & Building Communities
    3. Self-Sufficiency, Education & Employment
    4. Community Health & Medical Research
    5. Regional Assets
    6. Building Organizational Strength
  2. How to Apply
    1. Overview: How to Apply
    2. Eligibility
    3. Types of Support
    4. Medical Research & Biomedical Investments
      1. Medical Research Reporting
    5. Reporting
    6. FAQ
  3. Special Initiatives
    1. Overview: Special Initiatives
    2. Basic Human Needs
      1. Talking with Basic Human Needs Providers
        1. Meals on Wheels
        2. Food Bank of WNY
        3. CASH
        4. American Red Cross
        5. Catholic Charities
        6. Buffalo City Mission
        7. Community Missions
        8. Salvation Army
        9. Goodwill Industries
    3. Oishei Leaders
    4. Scholarships
    5. Collaborations
  4. About Us
    1. Overview: About Us
    2. Directors
    3. Staff
    4. Annual Reports
      1. Annual Report 08
      2. Annual Report 07
      3. Annual Report 06
      4. Annual Report 05
      5. Annual Report 04
      6. Annual Report 03
      7. Annual Report 02
    5. History
    6. Mission and Values
    7. News
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    9. Media Room
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    1. Special Reports by JROF Staff
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A Catalyst for Change

The John R. Oishei Foundation strives to be a catalyst for change to enhance economic vitality and the quality of life for the Buffalo Niagara region. John R. Oishei established the Foundation that bears his name in 1940 with the mandate to concentrate support on medical research, healthcare and education in the Buffalo area along with cultural and social needs. More...