People need help, and people want to help.

At United Way, we focus our help

in the community on

education, income and wellness. 

We offer everyone the opportunity to help by

giving, advocating and volunteering.

When you reach out a hand to one,

you influence the condition of all. 

That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.                                                                             

Erie County, NY has been awarded federal funds through the American Recovery and Invesment Act of 2009 (ARRA)  Erie County has been chosen to receive $297,634 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

Read More Here!

Click Here for ARRA Application

SAVE THE DATE!

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

And get ready for the 17th Annual

 DAY OF CARING!

Be part of one of WNY's largest volunteer events.

Click Here for more information!

We've reached 96 percent of our goal!

As of March 31th, pledges to the 2008 United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Campaign total

$14,256,149!  Thanks to all who have pledged so far - if you haven't made your pledge yet, check with your office's Campaign Coordinator, call 887-2758 or click HERE to give securely online!