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Commons Bond.

Introducing the Russell J. Salvatore Commons.

Villa Commons is where we’ll all meet — the heart of our home.

For over 60 years, the dining hall at Villa Maria College has been the place where bonds have been formed and moments shared. Now is the time for this special space to receive the attention it deserves so it can continue to meet the needs of our students, alumni, and community. Thanks to a major donation from Buffalo restaurateur and philanthropist Russell J. Salvatore, the space will become the Russell J. Salvatore Commons.

Help create a student-centered Villa Commons that:

Serves as a gathering place for our student body to host cultural, social, and academic events that celebrate their diversity and individuality.

Help create a student-centered Villa Commons that:

Connects students’ success with multiple facets of life, especially Villa’s ability to meet the health and wellness needs of our community.

Help create a student-centered Villa Commons that:

Gives us a venue where we can welcome more students and welcome more families to our campus, continuing on our exciting trajectory of enrollment growth.

Help create a student-centered Villa Commons that:

Becomes the centerpiece of Villa’s connection with the Buffalo community and provides a home away from home for all Villa Vikings, past and present.

Contribute to Our Future

Opportunity is everywhere—for each of our students and for you, too.

When you support the Russell J. Salvatore Commons, your contribution will result in change you can see. As the largest project in the College’s history, the Russell J. Salvatore Commons will have a monumental impact on our campus and community. Make a general donation to support the project or consider making a donation to sponsor one or more of the items below. Every gift will be acknowledged on the Donor Wall of Honor.

Video Message Board Sponsor: $10,000

Grab n Go Sponsor: $7,500

Spirit Shop Sponsor: $5,000

Student Entertainment Area Sponsor: $3,500

Booth Sponsor: $3,000

Signage Sponsor: $2,500

Conversation Area Sponsor: $2,500

Pool Table Sponsor: $1,500

Recycling Sponsor: $1,000

Plants & Foliage Sponsor: $1,000

Couch Sponsor: $1,000

Table & Chairs for 4 Sponsor: $750

Ping Pong Table Sponsor: $500

Table Sponsor: $250

Ottoman Sponsor: $150

Chair Sponsor: $100

Bench Sponsor: $50

Lunch Tray Sponsor: $25

General Donation: Any Amount

More Information

The College’s largest capital improvement project in its history is officially underway, thanks to Mr. Salvatore’s leadership gift.
To learn more about a contributing to the Russell J. Salvatore Commons project, contact:

Mary Robinson
Vice President for Development
[email protected] | 716.961.1823