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, Education, and Financial Stability of individuals & families 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.

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). 

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upcoming events

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first annual breakfast & panel discussion

wednesday, march 8, 2023 @ burchfield penney art center

Women United invites you to celebrate the power of women giving back at their First Annual Breakfast & Panel Discussion at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. A casual, intimate breakfast and mingling will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local leaders who have advanced their careers through a commitment to community. 

Our panelists include women in different points in their careers, who come from different industries and backgrounds, all with diverse volunteering and philanthropic experiences. We are excited to celebrate International Women's Day with an inspiring group of panelists and to have United Way's new President & CEO, Trina Burruss, moderating the discussion. 

Panelists include:

Paulette Crooke - Retired Banking Executive

Kawanza Humphrey - Chief Human Resources Officer, VyStar Credit Union

Anna Stolzenburg - Director of Social Media & Content, Pegula Sports Entertainment

 

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Gateway to golf

Monday september 11, 2023 @ transit valley country club

They say deals are made on the golf course and Women United wanted to make sure that the women in our community were a part of them! Gateway to Golf offers golf beginners lessons as part of Get Golf Ready, while experienced foursomes can hone their skills as part of the 9-Hole Scramble.

Join Women United members as we aim to empower and inspire women in the sport of golf, while also having plenty of fun!

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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. Read more ...
• Community Baby Shower - Collect and pack baby bundles for new mothers in-need at our annual Community Baby Shower Packing Party.
• Family Volunteer Day - Bring the whole family and tackle a large-scale volunteer project, like meal packing for local food pantries.

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Women united advisory board

Bernadette Aja Community Volunteer	Tricia Barrett Crowley Webb	Jamie Batt Rupp Baase
Maggie Best Lawley	Tania Castillo Univera	Chavuanne Cousins M&T Bank
Nancy Cox The Bonadio Group	Laura Dolan Bank of America	Rashida Dowell M&T Bank
Lillian Finch Community Volunteer	Jasmine Foster Buffalo State	Nickole Garrison Garrison Murphy Wealth Management, LLC
Gretchen Geitter Buffalo Bills	Nina Heard General Motors	Leigh Hunt Farah Microsoft
Patty Kaminski Wegmans Food Markets	Emily Kuch Merril Lynch	Mary Kate Loftus M&T Bank
Althea Luehrsen Leadership Buffalo	Jennifer Majeski EPIC	Holly McFadyen Community Volunteer
Michele Mehaffy Wegmans Food Markets	Jeannie Parent The Buffalo News	Stephanie Peete Say Yes
Paula Quesinberry Community Volunteer	Colleen Reedy SUNY Empire State College	Catherine Roberts Community Action Organization
Mimi Schanzlin Goldman Sachs	Rupa Shanmugam SoPark Corporation	Tina Stenhouse Community Volunteer
Kayleigh Terranova Tesla	Alison Wilcox Girl Scouts of WNY	Robin Wolfgang Citibank