Skeleton Dojo Expands Buffalo’s Coworking Scene With a Community-Centered Social Club in Elmwood Village
The nonprofit, which is supported by its members, provides flexible coworking space, events, learning opportunities, and community for independent workers in Buffalo.
BUFFALO, N.Y., September 14, 2026
Skeleton Dojo, a member-supported nonprofit social club and coworking community, is celebrating its grand opening on September 25th in Buffalo's Elmwood Village. The social club is built for independent workers: freelancers, remote workers, entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, and other people who are engaged in independent work and projects—giving Buffalo a venue where people can get work done and meet other independents organically, pick up new skills, share their interests, and take part in community.
The "Chatty Room" desk pods for work, collaboration, and socialization
The Kitchen / Break Room for community gatherings and intersections
Skeleton Dojo is more than a conventional coworking space; it is intended to function as a social club for curious, independent people. Members have access to open coworking areas, meeting rooms, and gathering spaces, plus community events, workshops, social activities, and opportunities to learn and share with each other. The aim is to create a place where growth happens beyond work alone—a place where people can work, learn, share, and interact with others from different backgrounds and fields.
The idea behind Skeleton Dojo was simple: independent work doesn't have to mean doing everything by yourself. What started as a small group coming together to cowork in coffee shops around Buffalo has become a permanent venue where members can establish routines, follow through on their ideas, meet collaborators and friends, and add their own interests to the community. The grand opening represents the next phase in creating a new type of third space for Buffalo, one that lies somewhere between home, work, and the wider community.
Cofounders Falynn & Tim with "Skelly Boi" holding a Buffalo Spree Best Co-Working Space plaque.
“There are a lot of people in Buffalo building things, working independently, and trying new interests who want community without having to work in a traditional office or always jump around to different coffee shops. We wanted to create a place for those people.”
~ Falynn Waugh, Illustrator / Cofounder
“Working independently can be isolating when you spend most of your day alone. We wanted to create a place where people could work alongside each other consistently and build real relationships organically, without networking feeling forced.”
~ Tim Ruof, Web Strategist / Cofounder
Skeleton Dojo Social Club is located at 875 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 in the Lafayette Commons, an office suite in the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church building.
It will celebrate it's Grand Opening and First Anniversary with a community event on Friday, September 25th. More information and registration are available here: RSVP.
People interested in experiencing the Dojo can book a tour and a free day. After visiting, prospective members can try the Dojo for one month at $60, half the regular membership rate, before deciding whether to continue with a full membership at $120 per month.
About Skeleton Dojo
Skeleton Dojo is a member-supported nonprofit social club and coworking community in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village. Built for independent workers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious people, the Dojo brings people together to work, learn, play, share, and develop meaningful relationships beyond traditional networking.
Media Contact:
Tim Ruof
Skeleton Dojo Social Club
team@skeletondojo.com
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