We’re preparing kids to stand on equal footing with their peers. By providing a safe-haven, with caring mentors, and life enhancing programs, Club Kids thrive.

We create a refuge, a second home, and a safe space where young people have the freedom to focus on reaching their full potential.

History of Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo

Since 1926, Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo has been at the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. We have actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys whom other youth agencies failed to reach and we are dedicated to ensuring that our community’s disadvantaged youngsters have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.

Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo serves nearly 2,600 youth between the ages of 5-18. We are not only a place where youth can come and hang out after school, but a safe haven that allows them to develop into young adults with the necessary skills and sense of self to succeed outside of our buildings.

The Boys Club was established in 1926 by the Rotary Club of Buffalo, with the intent to create a youth agency that would provide after school programs and guidance to the juvenile delinquency problems of the year. The first Club is still residing at 282 Babcock Street and is the largest Club owned and operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo. In 1986, the Board recognized the need to include girls and reincorporated as Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo.

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In the News...

Zeneta & Zaire Book Club

February 2023

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Nourishing Our Future

Delaware North helps with a $250k grant

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United Healthcare Empowering Health Grant

Expanding access to new meal items and learning about better food habits.

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Austin Air and Buffalo Bills Give Back

Clean Air benefits for all.

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Summer Camp '22

Summer Camps begin July 11 and run 7-weeks through August 23.

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NFL and Bridgestone Ramp Up Funds

June 17 - June 20

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Bills Emmanuel Sanders Gives Back

February 2022

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UB's Dylan McDuffie Hosts Toy Drive

December 2021

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RiteAid KidCents Charity Raises $10k of Support

December 2021

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BGCB Receives One of Five Univera Health Equity Grants

November 2021

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Proud To Be Chosen

August 2021

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BGCB CEO 2021 Graduation  Address Video

June 2021

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Buffalo Bills Book Donation

February 2021

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MASTEN Re-Opening

Summer 2020

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Guidestar Profile

Boys & Girls Clubs
of Buffalo

282 Babcock Street
Buffalo, New York 14210

Our mission:

Provide a safe and stable experience that assures success is within reach of all our members - that they graduate from high school with plans for their future and that they are living a healthy lifestyle.

501(c)3
EIN: 16-0849516