Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

As a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and care for our community, Just Buffalo Literary Center has postponed a number of events, and we will follow the guidance of Buffalo Public Schools in terms of Just Buffalo Writing Center programming.

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Support Just Buffalo

At Just Buffalo, we believe that books change lives, reading builds community, and creative writing unlocks the imagination. Your support is critical to Just Buffalo—because words matter.

Just Buffalo is a registered 501-c-3 non-profit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Ways to Give

Here are two big ways to support Just Buffalo Literary Center.

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One-Time, Monthly, & Yearly Donations

One of the simplest but most meaningful ways to support our mission is to make an online donation in whatever amount is convenient for you—one-time, monthly, or yearly. Give in honor or in memory of someone special, and we’ll send an acknowledgement.

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Literary Leadership Circle

Just Buffalo’s Literary Leadership Circle provides crucial visionary support to sustain literary & educational programming year after year. As an LLC member, you play a defining role in showcasing the best of Buffalo and inspiring the next generation.

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Planned Giving with The Creeley Society

Named in honor of Robert Creeley, the renowned poet who inspired Just Buffalo’s founding in 1975, you can join The Creeley Society by letting us know you’ve made a planned gift or plan to do so.

Other Ways to Give

There are many other ways to support our mission to create & strengthen communities through the literary arts.

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Literary Legacy Endowment Fund

Established at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo in 2019 through a visionary gift of $100,000, contributions help support our mission long-term.

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Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

Just Buffalo relies on our sponsors to achieve our mission. We will work with partners to craft a support package that meets your corporate and philanthropic objectives.

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Advanced Giving Options

Workplace Matching Gifts

You can designate donations through the United Way, SEFA (for New York State employees), Combined Federal Campaign, or other workplace-sponsored programs. If your employer has a matching gift program, your donation goes even further!

Crypto, Stocks, & Securities

Long-term appreciated stocks and securities are excellent ways to provide financial support and realize tax advantages or reductions in capital gains. Please contact Just Buffalo for more information.

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Become a BABEL Sponsor

Just Buffalo’s BABEL series reaches a dynamic cross-section of our community—breaking social, economic, cultural, and geographic boundaries to bring people of all walks of life together to celebrate the power of the written word.

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Become a BABEL Volunteer

Want to give the gift of your time?
 Just Buffalo’s BABEL Author Series is powered by generous, curious, community-minded people like you. Whether you’re greeting guests at the door or handing out programs, you’re helping to bring world-class literature to Buffalo—and making sure every guest feels welcome.

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Event Space Rental

Just Buffalo Literary Center is located in the heart of downtown Buffalo along the literary corridor. Our beautifully renovated space is available for private rental to host writing workshops, author events, poetry readings, professional development retreats, book launches, and more.

Support Just Buffalo Today!

For information about any of our giving programs, or to request copies of our financial information, please fill out the form below or contact us: