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Women United

Uniting women through philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism.

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Women Igniting Change

Women United is a network of like-minded women who inspire and motivate others through philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism. Members mobilize the caring power of women as they work to improve the health and wellness of women and children in Buffalo & Erie County.

A powerful philanthropic force, Women United also facilitates conversations and initiatives with the goal of promoting equity and empowerment for women – at work and at home.

Membership

Women United members donate $500 or more annually to the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County. Gifts can be made as a one-time donation or spread out throughout the year (weekly, monthly, quarterly).

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Upcoming Events

International Women’s Day Breakfast & Discussion
Friday March 7, 2025 | 9 am – 11 am

At Women United’s International Women’s Day Breakfast & Discussion we’ll be spending the morning celebrating the power of women who give back. A casual, intimate breakfast and mingling will be followed by a discussion and a short awards program honoring our Volunteer of the Year and President’s Awardee.

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Gateway to Golf 2024
Monday September 8, 2025 | 9 am – 3 PM

Join us for a 9-hole scramble or participate in a Get Golf Ready clinic where you can practice chipping, driving, putting and more with local golf pros. Gateway to Golf brings more than 200 professional women for a day of learning, networking, and empowering one another, both on and off the course.

Afterward, we will gather for lunch, discussion, and a basket raffle. Check out all the photos from Gateway to Golf 2024 here.

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Volunteering

Women United members are able to take advantage of unique volunteering opportunities year-round!

  • WNY Girls in Sports – Help empower young girls through the power of sports at our bi-annual Girls in Sports event.
  • Community Baby Shower – Collect and pack baby bundles for new mothers in-need at our annual Community Baby Shower Packing Party.

Women United Advisory Board

  • Bernadette Aja
    Employer Service Corp
  • Tricia Barrett
    Crowley Webb
  • Jamie Batt
    Rupp Pfalzgraf
  • Maggie Best
    Lawley
  • Emily Ciraolo
    Cisco
  • Chavuanne Cousins
    M&T Bank
  • Laura Dolan
    Bank of America
  • Rashida Dowell, Co-Chair
    M&T Bank
  • Leigh Farah
    Microsoft
  • Lillian Finch
    Community Volunteer
  • Jasmine Foster
    Leadership Buffalo
  • Gretchen Geitter
    Community Volunteer
  • Nina Heard
    General Motors
  • Anna Jank
    Wegmans Food Markets
  • Patty Kaminski
    Wegmans Food Markets
  • Lisa LaTrovato
    Buffalo Toronto Public Media
  • Mary Kate Loftus, Co-Chair
    Impressia Bank
  • Althea Luehrsen
    August Moon Consulting, LLC
  • Kelly Murphy
    Ingram Micro
  • Tania Castillo Negron
    Univera Healthcare
  • Jeannie Parent
    Launch Leadership
  • Colleen Reedy
    Per Scholas
  • Catherine Roberts
    Research Council of WNY, Inc.
  • Thomasina Stenhouse
    Moog Retirees
  • Kayleigh Terranova
    Tesla
  • Linda Walleshauser
    EBC Inc.
  • Maggie Zimmer
    Bank of America

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