Senator William Stachowski (D 58th) today announced the awarding of a $50,000 grant to the Buffalo Boys & Girls Club for their "Bridging the Gap" program. Senator Stachowski made the announcement in the basment of the Buffalo Boys & Girls Club facility on Tamarack Street in Buffalo with B&G Club Executive Director Diane Rowe.

Senator Stachowski’s support is imperative to the success of our programming at the Southside Clubhouse. The Senator is proud of his involvement in the program saying “"It's an honor to be a part of the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo "Bridging the Gap" program. It is gratifying to know that the $50,000 grant that I was able to award to the Southside Clubhouse will help purchase educational supplies, provide tutors and certified teachers to aid disadvantaged youths achieve higher academic achievement. The Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo have helped more youth in our community than we will ever realize and I'm happy to provide them with much needed financial assistance."

“Bridging the Gap” is an idea unique to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo to help our youth be high achievers in school. Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo serves over 8500 youth between the ages of 6-18 annually, a majority of which attend a Buffalo Public School, a district that has ranked last out of 97 WNY districts by Business First Magazine.

“Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo is committed to supporting education by infusing education throughout our programs and activities and we building character and confidence in youth so they can succeed in school. With support from Senator Stachowski we can work together to bring the youth of Western New York to a higher level of success” said Diane Rowe, Chief Professional Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo
Our Mission is to provide appropriate and diversified programs and activities that serve to attract and hold area youth to the Clubhouse. We provide environments that teach children the skills needed to build positive lives, attitudes, and behaviors. Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo has been an integral part of Western New York since 1926. We provide services in the key areas of Character & Leadership, Education & Career Development, Health & Life-skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. to over 8,500 boys and girls, ages 6-18, at 16 locations throughout Buffalo, Amherst & Cheektowaga.