Eight Days of Hope - Buffalo 2026 coming to South District

Press release

Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) is excited to return to Buffalo for a seventh year of serving the Buffalo community. This summer, the team will serve the South District, bringing over 1,800 volunteers from across the country to serve in the “City of Good Neighbors.”

This outreach will take place from July 18-25, uniting businesses, churches and people from across the state to build a better Buffalo, one home at a time. Since 2019, over 1,900 families in six different districts have received free home repairs.

“As a Buffalo native, it is a true honor for me to be part of EDOH’s return to Buffalo this year,” shared Trace Gillis, director of EDOH Buffalo. “I know I speak on behalf of our staff and volunteers when I say that we can’t wait to love and serve those in need in the South District!”

For those in need of assistance in the South District, view requirements and apply online at www.eightdaysofhope.com. Applications close at 8 a.m. Monday, May 4. Families will be selected lottery-style at 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the EDOH Northeastern Satellite (852 Kensington Ave).

EDOH is thankful for the continued support of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, the City of Buffalo, and local government officials to ensure that volunteers from WNY and across the country can come together to love and serve this community. To volunteer, donate or learn more about the Buffalo outreach and what Eight Days of Hope does nationwide, visit www.eightdaysofhope.com. 

More about Eight Days of Hope: EDOH exists to love and serve those in need who have been impacted by natural and human disasters. Its rebuilding, rapid response and mass feeding ministries offer support in the aftermath of natural disasters through immediate disaster response, rebuilding homes and providing meals. Its Safe House Ministry builds places of refuge and restoration for survivors of human trafficking. EDOH serve all people regardless of race, gender, religion or ethnicity. Visit www.eightdaysofhope.com for more information, to provide financial support, or to volunteer.