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Stand with us.

Every gift is a bow drawn across a kid’s future.

BSW is 100% tuition-free. That’s only possible because of neighbors, families, and music-lovers who believe Buffalo sounds better when every kid gets to play.

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Contribute

Every contribution helps to support a rigorous and student-centered program that develops leaders in our community. Buffalo String Works helps students develop essential life skills through the experience of learning alongside their peers.

Our students contribute $1 per lesson as a token payment if they are able but as you might expect, this does not cover our annual expenses. Your generous contribution will go towards the essentials, including instrument acquisition, Teaching Artist salaries, and transportation to performances.

Buffalo String Works is a 501(c)3 organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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Join The Buffalo String Works Circle

Learn about what it means to be a part of the BSW Circle

If you would like to be a part of the BSW Circle, please reach out to Whitney at whitney@buffalostringworks.org

In-Kind Donations

We also welcome in-kind donations that can help enhance our work with our students! Examples of in-kind donations we've received include: music books, instruments, instrument accessories (music stands, strings etc.), snacks for students, and space for events. E-mail us at info@buffalostringworks.org if you would like to offer an in-kind donation to BSW, or click on our Amazon wishlist below. We'd love to hear from you!

AMAZON WISH LIST

Donate by Check

Please make payable to Buffalo String Works and mail to:

Buffalo String Works
P.O. Box 195
Buffalo, NY 14213

Become a Monthly Musicmaker

Long Term Impact: Your monthly investment allows us to take a planned, long-term approach. You will make long-lasting and positive impact on our students and families.

Cost-Effective: Monthly giving means low administration costs which means that more of your investment goes to where it is needed most: transforming youth and our community through world class music education.

Convenience for YOU: Once you take the first easy steps towards setting up your recurring contribution via credit card, you don’t have to worry about it each month. Just sit back and know that you’re making a difference 12 months a year.

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Are you interested in volunteering at Buffalo String Works?

Buffalo String Works wants YOU! Whether you’re looking for service hours for a high school or college requirement, or you’re looking to stay active in your community as a side or retirement hobby, there is a place for you here.

Ways YOU can get involved:

Provide direct student support as a Classroom Assistant
Help with administrative tasks in our office, like writing appeal notes, stuffing and sealing newsletters, and more
Consult with the BSW staff team to provide professional services, such as legal advice, professional development, or other support
Join one of our Board Committees!

Excited to sign up? We hope so! Fill out our Volunteer Application.

APPLY HERE

Want to contact someone directly? Please reach out to Whitney Dann, Development Manager, at whitney@buffalostringworks.org. She’ll be happy to make a plan with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

BSW classes run from 4:00-5:45pm Monday through Friday, but volunteer assistance is needed starting at 3:00pm!
Have no fear! Plenty of our volunteers don’t have musical experience - they help out with snacks, classroom management, keeping our classrooms neat and tidy, and more!
If you don’t want to help out in a BSW classroom, that’s totally okay! We have frequent calls for office assistance.
We are grateful for any time that our volunteers give to us! If you are a classroom/on-site assistant, you will likely have a weekly schedule; if you are interested in helping out with administrative tasks, we typically have calls for volunteers when a job is needed to be done. That being said, we are very flexible and can work around any schedule!

Institutional Supporters

Buffalo String Works is grateful to the following institutions and organizations that have demonstrated their belief and confidence in our mission through their generous support.

Thank you to our additional Institutional Supporters!

Baird Foundation
Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation
Children's Foundation of Erie County
McLain Foundation
Office of Councilmember David Rivera
Office of NY State Senator Sean Ryan

Corporate Sponsors

Buffalo String Works creates lasting relationships with the public and private sectors of our community through tailored sponsorship packages that align with our individual Sponsors’ organizational values.