In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, 211 WNY is here to help every person in our community find food, pay bills, and connect to other essential services.

This marks the second match United Way has received from a corporate partner to support their Join the Fight fund. 

We're continuing to highlight our board members as part of Black History Month! Learn more about our Vice Chair Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner in our newest blog.

To celebrate Black History Month, we're continuing to highlight. some of the incredible people near and dear to our organization. Learn more about Hon. E. Judge Ogden in ouor newest blog!

To celebrate Black History Month, we're highlighting some of the incredible people near and dear to our organization. In our first blog get to know Rev. Rachelle Robinson.

Now more than ever people are thinking about what legacy they are leaving behind. It's not too early to think about creating and updating your will.  

United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (UWBEC) announces a matching grant of $100,000 from the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation to encourage contributions from individuals and companies across Erie County to UWBEC’s Join the Fight campaign.

At the end of March, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes a provision to encourage charitable giving during this difficult time. Learn more on how it works.

With one toll-free call, text or online request to 211WNY, anyone in need can get free and confidential connections to services they need.