Solo works better together.

Creatives, freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, thinkers, misfits: if you work solo (or are feeling solo), you belong here. Skeleton Dojo Social Club™ is a nonprofit that serves the solo worker community in Buffalo, NY, located in Elmwood Village.

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Book a tour to see if we’re the right fit

We’re building a social club for curious, solo professionals. It might be exactly what you’re looking for or not. To see if it's a good fit, and to get to know you better, the membership process starts by scheduling an Intro Day where you'll get a tour of the dojo and learn more about the community.We encourage you to spend the day with us coworking and meeting members. It's a great way to get a feel for our community and space. No pressure, no commitment, just a chance to see if it’s right for you before joining.

Contact

Connect with a human

Write us at [email protected] to reach one of our staff. We'll get back to you asap!

Location + Hours

We're located within the Lafayette Lofts building at 875 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222. Enter through the doors right of the small playground on Elmwood Ave., go downstairs, and take a right down the hall to find our clubhouse.Mondays: Members Only
Tuesday–Friday Staffed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
[A staff member will be on-site until 5pm but the church main doors lock at 2pm]

Pricing

Flexible plans for every worker type

Memberships are flexible and commitment-free — billed month-to-month with no annual contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.

*You may not be able to afford the asking rate, but still want to be here. In that case, we encourage you to talk with a staff member, as we're happy to discuss a rate that better fits your finances or level of involvement in the community.

Interested in becoming a member?
Schedule a free tour to start the process.

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If you've already visited and want to join, please contact us.

Choose a plan that works best for your schedule

Memberships are flexible and commitment-free — billed month-to-month with no annual contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.

You may not be able to afford the asking rate, but still want to be here. In that case, we encourage you to talk with a staff member, we're happy to discuss a rate that better fits your finances or level of involvement in the community. Contact us and we'll get in touch.

Code of Conduct

We articulate this code of conduct so that we can all be responsible for creating, holding, and protecting our shared space.We expect members--To take care of themselves, each other, and this place.To treat yourself and others with professionalism, positivity, and kindness.To collaborate and share and encourage others to do so.To respect other peoples property.Theft of anyone’s personal property is a crime and will be treated as such. At the same time any equipment, computers, or personal items you bring into the space are your responsibility, regardless of where you leave them or for how long in the dojo space.To commit to a respectful and harassment-free experience for everyone.Harassment may include, but is not limited to:Deliberate intimidation, online or offline.Stalking or following, online or offline.Harassing photography or recording, or any photograph or recording without permission.Harming the discussion or community with methods such as sustained disruption, negativity, interruption, or blocking of community collaboration (i.e., trolling).Deliberate “outing” of any aspect of a person’s identity without their consent, except when correcting someone or as necessary to protect vulnerable people from intentional abuse.Non-consensual publication of private correspondence, including but not limited to DMs and private channels, text messages, or emails.Unwelcome comments regarding a person’s lifestyle choices and practices, including but not limited to those related to food, health, parenting, drugs, and employment.Deliberate misgendering or use of ‘dead’ or rejected names.Skeleton Dojo believes in restorative justice, a process that does not rely on automatic absolutes or punishments but seeks to mitigate the harmful impact of an action. There is no single approach or decision, as every conflict is different and will require different techniques as we grow and learn.The staff of the Skeleton Dojo can help determine and oversee the actions intended to repair the harm or conflict between members, but also hope the parties involved will offer the solutions they feel are best. Examples of actions may be warning the offender or facilitating an apology through mediated conversation.Harassing or unsafe behavior is expected to stop immediately, and we reserve the right to take any actions deemed appropriate to maintain a welcoming environment for all members, including the right to decline trial memberships and revoke active memberships.This code of conduct is not comprehensive and may change and update over time to best serve our community. If something or someone has made you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, if you see someone else being harassed, or if you have a concern that’s not covered here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a staff member in person or by email.

Submit Your Event

We welcome all kinds of gatherings, but we're not your average event venue. It’s a home base for Buffalo’s solo worker and creative community — a space built for collaboration, curiosity, and connection.We love partnering with community builders, organizers, and creators who want to bring people together in meaningful ways.If your event is about learning, sharing, or strengthening community, we’d love to explore hosting it here. Fill out the form below with as much detail as you can, and we’ll get back to you soon to talk about what’s possible.

FAQ

What is Skeleton Dojo Social Club?
It’s a clubhouse!
Our club connects remote, solo, and freelance workers from diverse backgrounds. We make connections that inspire and motivate, beyond just networking. Kindness, curiosity, and personal growth matter to us.It’s an office!
Meet people from different fields as you work. Discover shared interests and enjoy conversations over coffee, lunch, and events while staying productive. We want you to enjoy your coworkers here.It’s a gathering space!
Everyone has something valuable to share. We encourage you to join or host events and activities you care about. You might teach your favorite cookie recipe or lead a class on cybersecurity. We offer the space; you bring the energy to learn, share, and create.Where are you located?
We’re located at 875 Elmwood, between St. James and Lafayette in The Elmwood Village. The building, built in 1894, now houses the Presbyterian church and Lafayette Lofts. Lafayette Lofts, added in 2016, include apartments, event spaces, dining, and private offices. You’ll find us in the lower-level office suites.When are you open?
For prospective members and guests, the doors of the Lafayette Lofts are open to the public Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm. Once you're inside, the clubhouse is open for coworking and tours Tuesday - Friday 9am to 5pm, when staff are on-site. Guests or trial members looking to come in on a Monday, or enter the building before 9am or after 2pm, should first check with SDSC staff.What about weekends or 24-hour access?
Members can access the main building and the clubhouse any time, day or night. It’s one of the perks of being a member. Being a member with a keycard comes with additional responsibilities, so if you’re interested, we’re happy to walk you through the membership application process.What are the other perks of becoming a member?
Members have 24 hr access to the building, can host events, leave their things in the clubhouse in one of our lockers, reserve phone rooms for calls or online meetings, can bring guests, and get a discount at Kitchen Little.Do you offer private offices?
We don’t offer private offices, desks, or conference rooms by design. Our space helps you break routines and connect with others—for both work and community.Can I take online meetings or work calls there?
If you're comfortable taking a meeting at a coffee shop, you'll likely feel the same here. We offer flexible workspaces and phone rooms that are sound dampened, but not sound proof, so SDSC may not suit every meeting. If you have many meetings during your workday, we suggest booking an intro day to see if our space fits your needs.How do I become a member?
As a private clubhouse with limited seats, we want the right fit for you and our community. Start by scheduling an intro day on our website or with a staff member.
On your intro day, you’ll get a tour and learn about The Dojo. We want to get to know you and invite you to spend the day coworking with us. This way, you can see if our space is right for you and your work.
After your intro day, you can come back another time, like on one of our free walk-in days, or you can purchase a discounted one-month trial membership.
To become a full member, we have an application process that includes a sponsorship program in which current members must vouch for new members. We hope you'll use our walk-in days or your trial membership to settle in, meet our members and staff, ask any questions you have, and most importantly, get to know people. Ask the staff for more details on this process.Do I need to sign a contract to become a member?
Yes and no. You’ll need to sign our member expectations and code of conduct, but there’s no membership contract that locks you in for a set period, as memberships are month-to-month.What are the membership costs, and how do I pay?
We offer two prices for full membership, part-week, and full-week.
Part-week: Use the space up to 2 days/week for $100 a month.
Full-week: Use the space 3 or more days/week for $200 a month.
Pick your plan and use the space as needed. We’ll set up monthly payments, and you can change or end your membership at any time.Do you have any financial assistance options or discounts?
If cost is a barrier or you have unique needs, please talk to the staff or contact us. We’ll discuss rates or tiers that fit your budget or involvement.Do you offer day passes?
We don’t offer day passes right now. We believe our community works best when members feel like part of a team, and single-day passes don’t foster that sense of belonging. Instead, non-members are welcome to join us for free monthly open houses, weekly walk-in days, or they can purchase the month-long intro membership.