Creating systemic change by
Making Opportunity
Universal and Sustainable
Our Impact
United In the Fight Against Poverty
Since 1917, United Way of Buffalo & Erie County has worked to enhance the health, financial stability, and education of every person in our community.
In 2017, we celebrated our centennial. Check out our short documentary and learn how we got our start in the City of Buffalo, and how we’ve grown to become the organization we are today.
Quick Links
- The Community Resilience Fund
- The Community Resilience Fund
- American Apprenticeship Initiative
- The Community Resilience Fund
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Meet UWBEC
United Way steps up, wherever needed. Responding to immediate needs. Helping people recover—and rebuild. Breaking a cycle of hardship to build strong, equitable communities where everyone can thrive. And we’re asking you to be part of it.
Our Leadership
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County leadership commits to leveraging all our assets including convening, strategic investments, awareness building, assessment, and advocacy to create a more equitable community while measuring our impact over time.