About Us_

It’s our honor and pleasure
to serve the communities of Western New York. let's get to work!

It’s our honor and pleasure
to serve the communities of Western New York. let's get to work!

WHO WE ARE:

716 began organically, by seeing + responding to needs within the neighborhoods we work in. Today we take a multi-faceted approach to community investment.

WHAT WE DO:

716 is a faith based, entrepreneurial nonprofit that’s ready to help you make your project shine. Whether that’s a housing rehab, your organization’s landscaping, or your career. We’re all about connecting people to opportunities.

WHY WE DO IT:

FOLLOWING JESUS + -

The way of  Jesus is central to our desire to create opportunities for others and serve our community.

EMPOWERING OTHERS + -

We believe untapped potential can be released with a few open doors.

KINGDOM COLLABORATION + -

Creating connections within our local community is our way of bringing the kingdom of God to Buffalo.

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY + -

By intentionally creating internal income streams, we’re better equipped to continue serving our community long into the future.

GRATITUDE + -

It’s an honor and joy to create opportunities and connections in the areas we work.

CUSTOMER SERIVICE + -

Partnership and service is at the core of what we do. We’re all in to help organizations and people be their best.

we Prepare community
members for employment opportunities through job training

We are a Licensed, Insured General Contractor

we Offer facilities management services to commercial and private property owners

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Marketing Director

Jane Willis

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Designer

Ralph Fields

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Project Manager

Lori Harvey

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Animator

Walter Perry

we are a registered 501c3

OUR TEAM_

Jeremy Hazelton + -

Executive Director

Chris Campbell + -

Director of Operations

Kristy Toffelmire + -

Director of Finance

Matt Johnson + -

Train Director

Evans Christian + -

Build Director

OUR BOARD_

David Eley + -

Board Chair

Sharon Williams + -

Member

Alan McCracken + -

Secretary

Steven Schenk + -

Member

John Lee + -

Member

Eric Armenat + -

Treasurer

Marva Threat + -

Member

We're obsessed with leaving things better than we found them.

LET'S GET TO WORK!

716

Want to start something new?

If you are: 

  • Looking to volunteer your time and skills
  • An organization looking for facilities support
  • In need of a quote

We’d love to have you join us in our work to create opportunities and connections in Western New York.

BUFFALO, NY

301 14th Street 

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716 Ministries is a faith based entrepreneurial nonprofit that empowers individuals and transforms neighborhoods through job training, construction services, and facilities support in Western New York. US 501 (c)(3) public charity. EIN: 30-0045548