United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

Are you looking to expand your professional network, grow your leadership skills, and make a real impact in the community? Our Board Leadership Training online course prepares you for board service and connects you with organizations seeking new members. Take the next step in your leadership journey and find out how you can best champion a cause you care about with Board Leadership Training! ?? Register TODAY: https://bit.ly/4kgQ0Qt

The United Way team is celebrating BIG —we have enrolled over 1,000 kids in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! ???? It's been an amazing journey, and we're so proud of what we've accomplished together. Huge shoutout to our incredible team and community partners for making this milestone possible! Let's keep the momentum going to make sure every child 0-5 in Erie County has books! Visit our website to enroll the little readers in your life here: https://bit.ly/3Vp0yCe

We’re excited to welcome Scott Bieler, President & CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, as a panelist for Rise and Shine: Empowering Women through Impactful Connections. ?? Scott’s leadership has helped grow West Herr into New York’s largest automotive group, and his commitment to philanthropy continues to make a lasting impact in WNY. Join us as he shares insights on leadership, mentorship, and building meaningful connections. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/40UvoWA

It's Dolly Day in the State Capitol! We're in Albany for United Way New York State 211 Lobby Day, advocating alongside our friend Assemblymember Jonathan Rivera, Senator Jeremy Cooney, and United Ways across the state for a $7M investment in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the final NYS Budget. A statewide Imagination Library would provide free books to ?????? children from birth to age five, regardless of ZIP code or family income. Let's empower the next generation with a love of reading! Learn more about Imagination Library in Erie County: https://bit.ly/3Vp0yCe #AlbanyDollyDay #DPIL #Workin9to5

We are proud to present Bonita R. Durand, Ph.D., interim president of Buffalo State University, with our President's Award at this year's Women United International Women’s Day Breakfast & Discussion. A dedicated leader in Western New York, Dr. Durand has championed civic engagement, economic development, and opportunities for women throughout her distinguished career. Join us on March 7 as we celebrate Dr. Durand and her contributions to our community. We'll also be announcing our Volunteer of the Year live at the event! We're fast approaching a sellout crowd, so be sure to secure your spot: ?? https://bit.ly/40UvoWA

Have you heard the good news? ?? We're making FREE books available to even more children in Erie County! ?? United Way of Buffalo & Erie County has expanded Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to include 33 local ZIP codes, encouraging life-changing early literacy and a love of reading from the very start. ?? Check your eligibility and sign up today to receive a free, high-quality book every month for children from birth to age five: https://bit.ly/3Vp0yCe

Kicked off this year’s United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Executive Edge program with a powerful conversation: In the rough currents of today’s nonprofit world, it’s more important than ever to know where your anchors are. Looking forward to the journey ahead with this incredible group of leaders!

Calling all nonprofits! United Way’s Day of Caring—our largest volunteer event of the year—mobilizes 2,000+ volunteers to help local organizations like yours. From beautifying outdoor spaces to organizing donations, we’re here to connect you with the helping hands you need. ?? Day of Caring: Wednesday, June 25 ?? Project Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 18 Submit your project and be part of a day that strengthens our community! ?? https://bit.ly/4hB1M6q

This just in! I will be speaking on a dynamic panel for International Women's Day thanks to United Way of Buffalo & Erie County. #Buffalo, meet me here! Women United International Women’s Day Breakfast & Discussion March 7 @ 9:00 am?-?11:00 am Save the date for the third annual Women United International Women’s Day Breakfast & Discussion celebrating the power of women who give back. Breakfast and networking will be followed by a discussion and a short awards program honoring our Volunteer of the Year and President’s Awardee. Registration is now open! https://lnkd.in/gJH_Ax8J

We’re thrilled to have Kendra Brim, MBA, Nick Schafer (Kaczmarek), and Anna Stolzenburg leading this year’s campaign! As Campaign Co-Chairs, they are championing United Way’s mission out in the community, mobilizing support for the programs that create opportunities and improve lives across Buffalo and Erie County. Please consider joining them in making a difference— find out how you can donate, volunteer, or get involved today: https://lnkd.in/dsMKVBEt