$300,000 KeyBank Investment in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Expands Staffing Capacity and Program Access for Local Students
Key Highlights
- ➤KeyBank Foundation invests $300,000 in Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo
- ➤Grant funds staffing, infrastructure, operations, and revenue diversification
- ➤Federal funding shifts forced closure of school-based satellite clubs
- ➤Approximately 1,600 children and teens benefit annually from programs
- ➤KeyBank has invested more than $1.8 billion in Buffalo and Western New York since 2017
Expert Statements
Melanie Rushforth, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo
“Key Bank's extraordinary generosity marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo”
Melanie Rushforth, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo
“Following federal funding shifts that forced us to close school-based satellite clubs across Buffalo, we are actively raising funds to rebuild our capacity and strengthen the five clubhouses we own and operate.”
Melanie Rushforth, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo
“Through this capacity building campaign, we aim to ensure that every child we serve has every chance to succeed in school and in life by providing robust experiences in a safe environment with caring mentors.”
Michael McMahon, KeyBank Buffalo Market President
“Organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo are critical to the strength of our community because they provide services and opportunities that families rely on every day,”
Michael McMahon, KeyBank Buffalo Market President
“This investment is designed to help the organization build for the future by strengthening its operational foundation and positioning it for long-term success.”
Michael McMahon, KeyBank Buffalo Market President
“We are proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo as they continue their important work serving our community's children, families, and neighborhoods.”
Chiwuike Owunwanne, KeyBank Buffalo Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Officer
“Every young person deserves a safe place where they are known, supported and encouraged to see what is possible for their future,”
Chiwuike Owunwanne, KeyBank Buffalo Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Officer
“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo provides that foundation for children and families throughout our city.”
Chiwuike Owunwanne, KeyBank Buffalo Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Officer
“By investing in the organization's long-term strength and stability, we are helping ensure it can continue showing up for Buffalo's young people with the consistency and care they deserve.”
CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / The KeyBank Foundation is investing $300,000 in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo to help rebuild essential organizational capacity including strengthening staffing, infrastructure, and operations.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo has served Buffalo youth since 1926, providing safe, affordable after-school and summer programming that supports academic success, social-emotional development, and long-term opportunity. The organization provides programs that are designed to address the barriers that place young people at risk for academic disengagement and unsafe environments during out-of-school hours. Staff provide homework help, individualized academic support, nutritious meals, mentoring, and structured enrichment activities in a safe, supervised setting.
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