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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has recently announced that it is moving from its longtime office on the 700 block to the growing Larkin District.

The foundation signed a 10-year lease for a 10,000 square foot space on the fifth floor of the LCo. Building at 726 Exchange Street.

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