Healthy Community
Everyone deserves to live their healthiest life. At United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, we help people overcome barriers to good health by improving access to maternal and child healthcare, trauma-informed care, and more.
Our Programs
We help by providing maternal and child healthcare, trauma-informed care, and a Community Baby Shower.
Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding & Lactation Friendly Erie County
Increasing the number of chestfed babies by educating healthcare providers, changing policies, and promoting access to lactation spaces at work and in the community.
Doula Task Force
Improving birth outcomes through access to expert emotional and physical support for birthing parents, especially those receiving Medicaid.
Trauma-Informed Self Care
Helping direct service providers understand the importance of responding to trauma through self-care so they can better serve their clients.
Starting Line: Thrive by Five Coalition
Strengthening the systems and community supports that promote maternal, infant, and child health.
Free Community Support for Your Breastfeeding Journey
We’re doing everything we can to connect people with the lactation support they need. Click below to access a list of free community lactation support opportunities throughout Erie County.
Research and Reports
At United Way, we do the research to identify our community’s most critical problems. Learn why many children are born pre-term and what we’re doing to prevent it.