United Way of Buffalo and Erie County

About Us **Making a real difference** At United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, we immerse ourselves fully into the work that we do because we care deeply about our communities. We show up to do what matters and what’s most necessary for our community. Our hands-on approach to making a real difference is critical to ending the cycle of hardship. **Proudly immersing ourselves in our community** For more than a century, we’ve put our heads down and hearts in committing ourselves to bettering the lives of individuals in need across Buffalo and Erie County. **Our Mission** We bring people, organizations, and resources together to create systemic community change. **Our Vision** We envision an equitable, thriving, and united community achieved through collaborative leadership. **Our Values** **Agility**? We foster a culture of responsiveness and flexibility conducive to innovation. **Equity** We ensure that our policies, practices, and distribution of resources prioritize historically marginalized communities so that all members of our community thrive. **Accountability**? We meet our commitments and deliver high-quality, high-value results. **Collaboration**? We actively include and engage all members of the community so that our work can be informed and enriched by diverse experiences and perspectives. **Integrity**? We are transparent, honest, dependable, and trustworthy in every interaction. **Service**? We ensure that all of our work is for the good of others, both within the organization and in the community.