United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

At United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, we immerse ourselves fully into the work that we do because we care deeply about our communities. We show up to do what matters and what’s most necessary for our community. Our hands-on approach to making a real difference is critical to ending the cycle of hardship that we know affects 40% of Erie County families.

By forging unlikely partnerships, finding new solutions to old problems, and mobilizing the best resources, we inspire individuals to join the fight against our community’s most daunting social crises.

We are united by the belief that people want to help each other. By an understanding that health, education and financial stability are the cornerstones of a good life. And by a desire to come together —through giving, volunteering or public policy advocacy—to make life better for our neighbors.

Our Mission

We bring people, organizations, and resources together to create systemic community change.

Our Vision

We envision an equitable, thriving and united community achieved through collaborative leadership.

Our Values

• Agility - We foster a culture of responsiveness and flexibility conducive to innovation in every area of the business.

• Equity  - We ensure that our policies, practices, and distribution of resources prioritize historically marginalized communities so that all members of our community thrive.

• Accountability - We meet our commitments and deliver high-quality, high-value results.

• Collaboration - We actively include and engage all members of the community so that our work can be informed and enriched by diverse experiences and perspectives. 

• Integrity - We are transparent, honest, dependable and trustworthy in every interaction and as stewards of resources. 

• Service - We ensure that all of our work is for the good of others, both within the organization and in the community.