Author Archives: Alyssa

SGM, Inc. Announces Spring Chicken BBQ Date!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Alyssa

SGM, Inc. will be hosting a spring Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ on Friday, May 11th from 3-6pm.  Presale tickets will be available starting April 1st at the SGM, Inc. offices or from any SGM, Inc. staff member.  Proceeds from the Chicken BBQ will … Continue reading →

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SGM Elmira Featured in Elmira Star Gazette

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Alyssa

An article by SGM Elmira Board President Matt George was published in today’s Elmira Star Gazette.  The full text of the article, which shares the mission and vision of SGM Elmira, is available here. SGM Elmira continues to solicit monthly … Continue reading →

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SGM, Inc. Hosts MLK Day Luncheon

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Alyssa

Garnell Whitfield, Commissioner of the Buffalo Fire Department, addressed the SGM, Inc. staff, clients, and credential holders from Elim Fellowship at the annual Martin Luther King Day luncheon, hosted by SGM, Inc. and Elim Fellowship.   The Good of Buffalo To … Continue reading →

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SGM, Inc. Awarded Grant from Patrick P. Lee Foundation

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Alyssa

Saving Grace Ministries, Inc. has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation, in support of the SGM, Inc. GED Program.  The award will assist more than 40 individuals in preparing to obtain their GED.  The GED … Continue reading →

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Ministry Needs… A Community Responds

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Alyssa

On November 1st, we posted a list of our Christmas needs, including gifts for our residents and their children for our annual Christmas outreach.  This list was also distributed to several area churches, Bible studies, and other groups, to secure … Continue reading →

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SGM, Inc. Is Now on Facebook!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Alyssa

SGM, Inc. is now on Facebook!  Search for Saving Grace Ministries, Inc. and look for the profile picture of our newly-renovated outreach center in the old City of Buffalo fire hall. We’re updating regularly with events, ways to connect with our ministry, … Continue reading →

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SGM of Rochester, Inc. Acquires Fourth Property

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Alyssa

Saving Grace Ministries of Rochester, Inc. on December 7th acquired its fourth property, located on Baird Street, approximately one block from the existing corporate headquarters facility on Norton Street. Purchased from Teen Challenge Training Center, Inc., the new facility will … Continue reading →

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Grace Community Gospel Church Continues to Grow!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Alyssa

Grace Community Gospel Church, the church plant begun by SGM, Inc. in 2009, has grown in countless ways over the past year.  Some of the highlights in growth over the past year… – Addition of “children’s church”: upwards of a … Continue reading →

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SGM, Inc. Christmas Needs List

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Alyssa

For most of us, the upcoming holiday season brings to mind outings with friends, special events, Christmas parties, and time with family.  For many of our clients, however, the holiday season is among the most difficult of the year, and … Continue reading →

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SGM, Inc. Co-Sponsors Legislative Breakfast

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Alyssa

On Friday, October 28th, SGM, Inc., together with the St. John Fruit Belt Community Development Corporation, Councilman Darius Pridgen, and Councilman Richard Fontana, sponsored a legislative breakfast on rising trends among young offenders. The breakfast served a two-fold purpose: to … Continue reading →

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