Support for New Arrivals
Ukrainian Welcome Center
Visit the Ukrainian Welcome Center of Western New York for help getting settled in the region. Additional resources are also available. Learn More
New York State
New York State offers resources for those who have been impacted by the unjustified and unprovoked war in Ukraine. Learn More
U.S. Government
The federal agency of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has created a special program called Uniting for Ukraine to assist recent arrivals from Ukraine. Learn More
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) has an extensive list of nationwide resources for new arrivals from Ukraine listed on its website. Learn More
Welcome center
The Ukrainian Welcome Center helps recent arrivals from Ukraine seeking refuge from war settle in Western New York.
The center is staffed by members of the local Ukrainian community who help new arrivals integrate with the community, and provide guidance about housing, food, language classes, education, and more.
If you are in Western New York, please call or stop by the Ukrainian Welcome Center to connect with our community and get help settling in our area.
We look forward to meeting you!
Visiting Hours
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
CLOSED
Local Resources
City of Buffalo Office of New Americans
65 Niagara Square, Room 1124
Buffalo, NY 14202
JOURNEY’S END REFUGEE SERVICES
2495 Main Street, Suite 530
Buffalo, NY 14214
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WNY
70 Barker Street Buffalo, NY 14209
716.261.8969
Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center
562 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14204
716-202-8804
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
741 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209
716-218-1400
HelpLine: 716-218-1419
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUFFALO
864 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 883-1900
Refugee Svs: 716-241-1173
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Courses are provided locally by the UpSkill Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division.
Learn More
FINANCIAL & BANKING SERVICES
562 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14204
IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS
Buffalo
Berger, Berger & Sobieski Law Firm
Rochester
Shestopalko Law Firm