On Saturday, March 4, from 10 am to 3 pm, Buffalo ReUse will host its final community service work day and community resource “give away.” The event will take place at 296 East Ferry (lead image).
The “last hurrah” will see “piles of material given away,” as the building is fully and finally cleared out. The team at Buffalo ReUse is calling upon supporters and allies, past and present, to participate in what they are calling a “final community service work day.” The closing of the 296 East Ferry store, and transition in the organization’s governance, brings about a new chapter for Buffalo ReUse.
New and incoming leadership for Buffalo ReUse Inc. consists of the non-profit’s co-founders Michael Gainer and Kevin Hayes, along with newly appointed board member Lorraine Eads of Cold Springs
“Though this chapter of Buffalo ReUse is coming to an end, we are excited about the future of our work here in Masten Park and Cold Springs,” commented reinstated board member Kevin Hayes. “We are eager to refocus and continue our work here on the East Side of Buffalo.”
Although the Buffalo ReUSe retail space at 296 East Ferry has closed, the organization’s original mission remains intact, according to Hayes. That mission includes neighborhood beautification efforts, young adult training, and material reuse and recycling. Much of this will be done via a partnership with ReUse Action at 980 Northampton Street.
Buffalo ReUse invites supporters and allies to join them for their final community service work day and community resource “give away.” This event will happen Saturday, March 4th from 10 am to 3 pm at 296 East Ferry, Buffalo, NY 14208.
Buffalo ReUse will continue to accept donations of materials through a partnership with ReUse Action. Donors may contact the organization at 716-894- 3366, info@buffaloreuse.org or www.buffaloreuse.org/materials. Sales of donated materials will continue to support Buffalo ReUse’s mission of creating jobs, strengthening the neighborhood, and mentoring young people.
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