We remain dedicated to our mission statement that gaming is for everyone; regardless of their level of expertise or experience, age, race, sex, gender or background in the hobby. We believe a local business must be more than just a place to buy product or hang out (though a game store is certainly those things!), it must be an active participant in its neighbors lives.
For this reason we participate actively in donation to and supporting local non-profits, libraries, and community-centered organizations via cash, in-kind or event support donations. Here are some of the organizations we have supported, run events with or donated to. Many are chosen because members of our community bring us causes that matter to them – some are chosen as offsets for environmental impacts caused by retail – and still others are chosen for their overall community benefit.
We are a better neighbor, because we listen to your priorities. Here are a few of the non-profit organizations we have recently worked with:
- 4-H Camp Overlook
- Allendale Columbia School
- Bay Trail Middle School
- Black Lives Matter
- BOCES libraries system
- Braddock Bay Raptor Research
- Brighton Public Library
- Bristol Public Library
- Bivona Child Advocacy Center
- Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester
- Extra Life
- Foodlink
- Gates Community Center
- Golisano Children’s Hospital
- Good Will
- Harley School
- Morrisville Public Library Gaming Club
- Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- New York State Falconry Association
- Northside-Dudley Elementary School
- Penfield Public Library
- Penfield Robotics Team 1511 “Rolling Thunder”
- Protospiel Rochester
- REACH Home
- RMSC
- Tabletop Gaymers | Registered Safe Space
- The Trevor Project
- The National Police Accountability Project
- The Strong Museum of Play
- The United Way of Greater Rochester
- Trans Lifeline
- University of Rochester Chamber Orchestra
- Webster Public Library
- Wild Wings, Inc
- Willow Domestic Violence Center
- YMCA of Greater Rochester
Total Contributions
The precise number changes annually – as of this writing last year we generated over $50,000 in direct donations, in kind and fundraising for local and national organizations and charities. To put it another way, on average we contribute about 3% of our gross sales this way.
Mission Statement
Just Games is a community-focused game store that believes a local business should be inclusive of all people, support its community with programs that provide the best gaming experience, and elevate the perception of gaming in the public eye.
Thank you!
Thank you for your support! As customers, you are what drives these contributions! If you have an organization that has created a meaningful impact in the Rochester area community that you’re a part of, please contact us at outreach@justgamesroc.com about event opportunities!
