AmeriCorps makes new home in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - AmeriCorps is making a new home in the City of Buffalo.

The agency started in West Seneca 14 years ago with a handful of young service volunteers. Now more than 600 young people serve the needs of the region.

The group will take over retail space of a former Shea's Theater Building on Seneca Street Buffalo.

Mark Lazzara says the move brings AmeriCorps closer to the work it does. "Today, WNY Americorps is an independent non-profit. We're really excited about that. We're excited about being here in a community in the city of Buffalo, where we have served since we started so we're really really proud about that."

You can find out more about how AmeriCorps transforms Urban neighborhoods by clicking here.