The Valley Community Association is a multifaceted human service organization that serves infants through senior citizens. The youth programs target students in the Buffalo River Community that are in need of a safe space that offers academic support and engaging enrichment opportunities. After school programs run from the end of the school day until 5:45 PM. Activities include: homework help, gym, art, social emotional learning, ELA programs, STEM activities and more. The VCA also partners with organizations such as the Buffalo Museum of Science, WNY Book Arts, La Movement Dance, Buffalo History Museum, Shea’s Performing Arts Center and so many more to offer unique extracurricular activities for K-8th grade students and their families.