Women Igniting Change
Women United is a network of like-minded women who inspire and motivate others through philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism. Members mobilize the caring power of women as they work to improve the health and wellness of women and children in Buffalo & Erie County.
A powerful philanthropic force, Women United also facilitates conversations and initiatives with the goal of promoting equity and empowerment for women – at work and at home.
Membership
Women United members donate $500 or more annually to the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County. Gifts can be made as a one-time donation or spread out throughout the year (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
Upcoming Events
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Gateway to Golf 2025
Monday, September 8, 2025 | 9 am – 3 PM
Join us for a 9-hole scramble or participate in a Get Golf Ready clinic where you can practice chipping, driving, putting and more with local golf pros. Gateway to Golf brings more than 200 professional women for a day of learning, networking, and empowering one another, both on and off the course. New this year is a Pickleball Clinic.
Afterward, we will gather for lunch, and a basket raffle. Check out this video from Gateway to Golf 2024:
2025 Gateway to Golf Sponsor Options
Volunteering
Women United members are able to take advantage of unique volunteering opportunities year-round!
- WNY Girls in Sports – Help empower young girls through the power of sports at our bi-annual Girls in Sports event.
- Community Baby Shower – Collect and pack baby bundles for new mothers in-need at our annual Community Baby Shower Packing Party.
Women United Advisory Board
- Bernadette Aja
Employer Service Corp - Tricia Barrett
Crowley Webb - Jamie Batt
Rupp Pfalzgraf - Maggie Best
Lawley - Emily Ciraolo
Cisco - Chavuanne Cousins
M&T Bank - Laura Dolan
Bank of America - Rashida Dowell, Co-Chair
M&T Bank - Leigh Farah
Microsoft - Lillian Finch
Community Volunteer - Jasmine Foster
Leadership Buffalo - Gretchen Geitter
Community Volunteer - Nina Heard
General Motors - Anna Jank
Wegmans Food Markets - Patty Kaminski
Wegmans Food Markets - Lisa LaTrovato
Buffalo Toronto Public Media - Mary Kate Loftus, Co-Chair
Impressia Bank - Althea Luehrsen
August Moon Consulting, LLC - Kelly Murphy
Ingram Micro - Tania Castillo Negron
Univera Healthcare - Jeannie Parent
Launch Leadership - Colleen Reedy
Per Scholas - Catherine Roberts
Research Council of WNY, Inc. - Thomasina Stenhouse
Moog Retirees - Kayleigh Terranova
Tesla - Linda Walleshauser
EBC Inc. - Maggie Zimmer
Bank of America
