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Community Missions was honored to be chosen as a Finalist in Buffalo Business First's 14th Annual WNY Healthiest Employers Awards! A celebration ceremony was held at Buffalo RiverWorks on Thursday, August 22nd!

Check out the article from Buffalo Business First here. If you are looking for a healthy workplace, we invite you to look at our current list of job openings here.

From our write-up in Buffalo Business First:

FINALIST: Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc.

Location: 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls

Website: communitymissions.org

CEO: Robyn Krueger

Founded: 1925

Employees (WNY FTE): 110

Product/service: Administers programs for those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, mental health concerns, release from incarceration, gun violence and substance abuse.

Top executives: Natalie Mosley, CFO

HR: Sandy Brandon

Popular wellness activities: Annual staff gatherings, summer picnic, winter recognition luncheon, quarterly recognition lunches to recognize new staff and those celebrating longevity, bi-monthly newsletter

Biggest benefits: Building camaraderie among staff that do not interact regularly and work in separate locations.

Programs in place since: 2016

Why wellness programs started: To encourage staff to be healthier with focus on both physical and mental health.

Participation during work hours: Yes

Here’s some advice: Start small and continually build. Begin with simple initiatives like a lunchtime walking club or other activities that have interest from your staff.