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Now even more fun to play at the Boys & Girls Club…DirectBuy of Buffalo donates foosball table to William C. Baird Boys & Girls Club

DATELINE:  BUFFALO AND CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK…For a generation reared on video games, iPods and computers, you wouldn’t think an old school game like foosball would have an appeal with children between the ages of six and 18. Based on the reaction to DirectBuy of Buffalo’s donation of a brand new foosball table to the William C. Baird Boys & Girls Clubhouse in Buffalo, the game is still a hit with today’s youth—and their parents.

Made by one of the finest foosball manufacturers, the regulation-size foosball table retails for around $600. DirectBuy of Buffalo Co-Owner Mark Klinger delivered the table to the William C. Baird Clubhouse, located at 2061 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo.  

“To us, being a member of the Buffalo business community also means being a member of the community in general, just like our members,” said Klinger. “So when we make a donation to a place like the William C. Baird, we’re not only helping out a worthwhile cause, but one that probably benefits our members, their families and their friends and neighbors, and that’s always worthwhile.”

The William C. Baird Boys & Girls Clubhouse is a non-profit organization that depends on the generosity and financial support of the community to help it fulfill its commitment to enriching the lives of individuals, strengthening families and building inclusive communities.  The Boys & Girls Club’s mission is provide appropriate and diversified programs and activities that serve to attract and hold area youth to the Clubhouse, providing an environment that teaches children the skills needed to build positive lives, attitudes and behaviors.
“The new foosball table has already been and will continue to be a great contribution to The William C. Baird Boys& Girls Clubhouse,” said Danielle Judge-Johnson, director of Resource Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo. “I’d like to thank Mr. Klinger for this thoughtful gesture and generous donation, which will both draw and excite the kids.”

Since 1926, Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social, and family circumstances. Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo serves 8,000 youth between the ages of 6-18, providing them not only a place to 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.

DirectBuy franchises across Canada and the United States are active contributors to many local non-profits and charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Salvation Army and other South Shore YMCA, Homes for Our Troops and Children’s Hospital. Locally, DirectBuy of Buffalo was a sponsor of the first annual Kevin Everett Golf Weekend Classic and is currently sponsoring a Habitat for Humanity effort on Guilford Street in Buffalo. In addition, DirectBuy of Buffalo donates slightly damaged items that manufacturers will not exchange to the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church in Buffalo.

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, DirectBuy of Buffalo offers members a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members' dream projects a reality.  It's a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of 160+ DirectBuy Clubs throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting www.DirectBuy-Buffalo.com. 

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to provide appropriate and diversified programs and activities that serve to attract and hold area youth to the Clubhouse, while teaching children the skills needed to build positive lives, attitudes, and behaviors.  

Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo has 17 locations throughout the Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Amherst. We have served the youth of Western New York since 1926. Clubs provide programs for thousands of youth in the areas of character and leadership, educational & career preparation, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation. For more information, please go to http://www.bgcbuffalo.org.