22.7% of children under 5 in Erie County live in poverty.
One in three high schoolers won't graduate with their classmates.
Last year in Erie County, police responded to 4,300 domestic violence incidents.
16% of Erie County population is 65 or older. Nearly half of all senior citizens live alone.

You and United Way are making a difference!

Over 66,000 Western New Yorkers gave to United Way of Buffalo & Erie County last year. Through contributions to Community Care, we invest millions of dollars in local programs that make an impact on the lives of Western New Yorkers. From preschoolers to senior citizens, these programs provide support and assistance to tens of thousands of people in our community.

We recognize that our community's biggest problems won't be solved without a larger effort, and we don't do our work alone. We make partnerships that bring together a wide range of people and organizations - individual and corporate donors, other funders, agencies, and government - to ensure a brighter future for our entire community. Take a look through our website to see how we're making a difference!

What's New at United Way

Day of Caring is August 20!

Agencies and companies, click here for everything you need to participate in this year's Day of Caring!

It's Time to Recognize our Leaders of Change!

Leadership donors please click here to complete the Leadership Roster Recognition Form and ensure that your listing in this year's Roster is up-to-date!

Congratulations Board Governance Graduates!

Click here to read about the Board Governance Project for Women Class of 2008.

Free Tax Preparation Available

Free tax prep services will once again be available to those earning less than $ 40,000 per year through Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH), an initiative of United Way. Click here for more information, and spread the word!