Our Mission

On behalf of the residents of Erie County, United Way brings the community together to provide resources that help people in need or at risk solve their problems.


Your United Way Matters

United Way of Erie County knows that people like you really want to make a difference in our community. You want to help others. And we want to be your partner.

Our 94 years of experience tells us that the best way to help the most people is to focus on the root causes of the most serious problems in Erie County. We bring together people from all across the community - people from business, labor, schools and universities, the media, other non-profits, and ordinary citizens - to tackle the issues that matter most.

United Way is focused on lasting changes: improving lives and building stronger communities. We know that's what matters to you.


 

When you contribute to United Way, your gift goes far, but not far away. Of every dollar raised, 99¢ stays in Erie County to help local people.



Click to view our 2007 Annual Report

View our most recent complete audited financial report.

 


Our experience tells us the best way to help the most people is to focus on the underlying causes of the most serious problems. Here in Erie County, we're focused on the following critical issues:

  • Providing Community Basics
  • Nurturing Children
    & Developing Youth
  • Empowering Neighborhoods




United Way of Erie County plays a unique role both as a leader in the health and human services sector and as a major resource to the community. This bond of trust goes far beyond legal or regulatory requirements to include our core values and ethics.

To fulfill this special obligation, five core values provide the foundation on which be base our actions and decisions:

  1. TRUSTWORTHY: We act with integrity that inspires the highest truth.

  2. A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE: We make a positive difference and have a measurable impact of enduring consequence.

  3. VOLUNTEERISM: We are made relevant and impactive through the spirit of volunteerism.

  4. INCLUSIVENESS: We are strong only when we are inclusive.

  5. TEAM PLAYERS: We work as a team to effect positive change.


©2006 United Way of Erie County