About this Event
Celebrating 10 Years of Community, Connection & Restorative Justice
Join the Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition (ECRJC) as we celebrate 10 years of impact, connection, and community!
For the past decade, ECRJC has worked alongside young people, families, schools, community partners, volunteers, and advocates to strengthen restorative practices and create opportunities for healing, accountability, connection, and positive change.
On Thursday, October 22, we’re bringing our community together at Eat Off Art to celebrate how far we’ve come, recognize the people who have been part of the journey, and help build what comes next.
This will be a relaxed, cocktail-style celebration featuring live music from Brother's Band, light bites and refreshments, stories from youth in our community, reflections on 10 years of ECRJC, and opportunities to support the next chapter of our work.
Whether you’ve been connected to ECRJC for years or are just getting to know us, we invite you to come celebrate with us. Our work would not be possible without the young people, families, volunteers, partners, supporters, and community members who believe in the power of restorative justice.
Celebrating the Past. Investing in the Future.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to strengthen three areas that directly support ECRJC's people and programs:
Youth Stipends
Creating opportunities to compensate young people for their time, leadership, insight, and contributions.
Staff Connection & Support
Investing in opportunities for staff to reconnect, reflect, strengthen relationships, and sustain the people doing this work.
Organizational & Administrative Support
Supporting the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that allows ECRJC's programs, partnerships, and community work to continue and grow.
Throughout the evening, you'll also have opportunities to learn more about ECRJC's impact, hear from people who have been part of our story, participate in fundraising activities, and share your own hopes for ECRJC's next five years.
Event Details
Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:30–8:00 PM
Eat Off Art
Doors open at 5:30 PM for food, refreshments, music, and mingling. A brief welcome and celebration of ECRJC's impact will begin around 5:55 PM, followed by live music and plenty of time to connect and celebrate together.
Come celebrate the people, partnerships, and community that have made the past 10 years possible — and help us build the next 10.
We hope you'll join us!
Event venue & nearby stays
Eat Off Art, 2495 Main Street, Buffalo, United States
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