Buffalo’s Health Equity Action Plan | Igniting Hope Conference 2025

The Igniting Hope Conference builds on a community-driven health equity action plan and brings together diverse voices to confront health disparities that continue to widen under the current federal administration. Guests Samantha Hidalgo of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity and Chantazia Bronson of UB’s Community Health Equity Research Institute share why this conference is more important than ever in these tumultuous political times.This year’s gathering is dedicated to shaping a strategic plan for health equity across primary care, healthy foods, housing, workforce development, and education and literacy. The work is urgent, as federal cuts and shifting priorities threaten critical services for Western New Yorkers.The weekend also includes a Community Day on Friday, September 19th at MLK Park, featuring food trucks and a mobile health unit—a chance for neighbors to connect, celebrate, and access resources.All events are free and open to the public.une in to learn how Western New York is standing together to demand equity, build power, and chart a healthier future.Click here for more info on the conference.