Differences between The Game Loft and a Game Store
- The Game Loft is a non-profit organization, 501(C)3 not a for-profit business, 501(C)3.
- The Game Loft's priority is the youth, not selling merchandise.
- The Game Loft staff uses games to teach skills.
- The Game Loft is owned by a Board of Directors, not a business owner
- The Game Loft provides materials needed for games; they do not need to be purchased.
- The Game Loft conducts background checks for staff and volunteers.
- The Loft exists for the benefit of it's youth participants; a store for the benefit of paying customers
- Game Loft participants are expected to perform many community service projects; store personnel are generally not expected to do this although many do
- The Game Loft allows a place for kids to go and hang out; this is not an appropriate activity in a store.
- The Game Loft serves a full free meal daily plus afternoon snacks; retail stores, if they do serve food, charge for it
- The Game Loft conducts outreach programs to inform students and parents about the services offered and the strengths of gaming in general (for example, visiting schools or speaking at community groups).
- Game Loft staff members communicate with parents and keep them abreast of their child's activities at the Loft.
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