United Way of Erie County

Since its beginning in 1996, United Way's women's leadership program has grown to over 130 United Ways. The program has engaged more than 32,000 women in helping their communities and has collectively raised over $70 million!

United Way of Erie County's Women In Action is a powerful leadership network of women who strengthen our community through a focused investment of their resources, time and talent.

The mission of Women In Action is "To mobilize the caring power of women to improve lives by addressing critical needs in our community."

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Need more information? Contact Jennifer Dobbs Woods at United Way at 814-457-2937 ext. 227 or at jennifer@unitedwayerie.org.

Take ACTION by joining forces with other women to make a difference in our community!

Teresa Hall Bartels, President and CEO of United Way International gave the keynote address during the first Women In Action annual meeting. The event took place during a luncheon in the Grand Ballroom of Masonic Square on Thursday, March 6, 2008.

have the chance to attend networking programs, educational venues and philanthropic events.

form new partnerships and friendships with other women leaders.

learn about the issues and interests of women.

have a chance to utilize your economic power and influence in philanthropy to strengthen our community.

provide an example to the next generation of philanthropists and volunteers, teaching them the importance of community service and support.