United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

The United Way Challenge is underway! We were thrilled to present Janeen Bass, clinical nurse educator MS at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, with a $1,000 Wegmans Food Markets gift card. Congratulations Janeen, and thank you for your support 🎉 Find out how your donation can make you eligible for amazing prizes - like gift cards from Wegmans Food Markets, Ashley Furniture Homestores, and Tops Markets, or even 2025 Buffalo Bills tickets - by visiting: https://lnkd.in/dE_vuWrg

Thank you to our friends at Merchants Insurance Group, who invited our team to their United Way Workplace Campaign Kick Off. Our President and CEO Trina Burruss spoke to the Merchants crew about the direct impact of their contribution, as we work together to build a brighter future for our community. The generosity and dedication of our community partners never ceases to amaze us. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support!

It’s been a week, and we’re still in awe… Big Big Table took 1st place at Pitch 10 2024! A huge thank you to United Way of Buffalo & Erie County NGU for organizing such an inspiring event, and to the Pitch 10 sponsors who made it all possible. A special shoutout to Chef Darian Bryan for providing delicious food for everyone in attendance. And… most importantly, THANK YOU to all of our fellow pitchers!! It was an honor to share the stage with these 9 incredible organizations who put their hearts and souls into both their pitches and their work—we are truly inspired by the work you're doing for the City of Good Neighbors. Congratulations to our fellow finalists who helped to make Pitch 10 an incredible showcase of community-driven impact: 🥈 2nd Place: Hope Totes Buffalo, awarded $15,000 for their amazing work providing comfort and support to families facing medical crises. 🥉 3rd Place: PATH Inc. (People Against Trafficking Humans), awarded $6,000 for their tireless efforts to end human trafficking and support survivors. We are profoundly grateful to the entire Pitch 10 community for believing in our mission of providing our neighbors with nutritious, accessible, and delicious lunches through our participatory model. This $25,000 award will allow us to begin taking a more holistic approach to serving our community, addressing needs beyond the meal, while continuing to foster a safe and inclusive space for all. To all the participating organizations, we see and celebrate the incredible work you're doing and the difference you're making! It was an honor to present alongside each of you and to learn more about your impactful contributions to our beloved city. Please check these organizations out and learn more about their amazing work for yourself! BOLDER Inc.: Empowering diverse, women, and veteran founders with wellness and business support. Be Your Own Hero, Inc. : Preparing students for meaningful career pathways beyond high school. Fostering Greatness Inc.: Supporting foster care youth, alumni, and young adults with personal and professional development. For Grieving Daughters: Creating spaces for women and girls who have lost a maternal figure to heal and grow. Good Neighbor Fund: Providing micro-grants and mentorship to underrepresented founders. IF Kids: Teaching kids about sustainable agriculture through STEM. Seneca Street Community Development Corp.: Partnering with the Seneca Babcock community to overcome educational and social barriers. From the bottom of our hearts… thank you. We cannot express our gratitude enough. At Big Big Table, we are all about community and support, and we truly felt that love throughout our involvement in Pitch 10. So, stop in for lunch sometime! You’ve always got a seat at our table💛 #BigBigTable #Pitch10 #CommunityImpact #FoodInsecurity #BuffaloNY #SocialImpact #HungerRelief #CommunitySupport #Nonprofit #OneWorldEverybodyEats #FoodisaHumanRight

Our President & CEO Trina Burruss welcomed Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere Inc. (ROSE) to Buffalo for an impactful Community Transformers training. A national leader in addressing breastfeeding disparities for communities of color, ROSE builds equity in maternal and child health through culturally competent training, education, advocacy, and support. The ROSE team led 20 local participants in this two-day training, funded by the Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly New York grant through the NYS Department of Health, and in partnership with the D'Youville University Health Careers Opportunity Program HRSA grant. We are honored to be a part of an initiative to reduce breastfeeding disparities in our communities and we thank our participants for their time, enthusiasm, and commitment.

This year’s Next Generation United Pitch10 winners! 1st Place | Big Big Table | $25,000 2nd Place | Hope Totes Buffalo | $12,000 3rd Place | PATH Inc. (People Against Trafficking Humans) | $6,000 The other seven pitchers received $1,000 to further activate their missions. Thank you to all of our pitchers and to everyone who supported and attended! We are so grateful. ✨

Next Generation United’s Pitch10 is TONIGHT! 10 WNY-based organizations will be competing for $50,000 in grant funding. Doors open at 5:30pm and the program begins at 6:30pm at Seneca One. Buffalo Bills team reporter Maddy Glab is emceeing the evening, music by DJ Brei, and food by Chef Darian Bryan! Follow along for all the updates!

Less than one week away from Next Generation United’s Pitch10! Our pitchers are rehearsed and ready to go. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone for a night full of impact. You get to hear about the ten finalists’ amazing missions and decide who wins grant money to further activate in our community!   Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/3Xx7b5r

Thank you to everyone who joined Women United for our 2024 Gateway to Golf! From the 9-hole scramble to the Get Golf Ready clinic for beginners, it was a fantastic day of learning, networking, and supporting women in our community. We’re incredibly grateful to our participants, vendors, and sponsors for making the event both fun and empowering. ⛳ Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors Impressia Bank and Wegmans Food Markets, Bronze Sponsor Wehle Business School at Canisius University, and to our partners at PGA REACH WNY Foundation and Transit Valley Country Club!

We're just ONE WEEK away from Pitch10! Have you gotten your tickets? 🎫 Join Next Generation United for a night of networking, philanthropy, and fun, as 10 inspiring local nonprofits compete Shark Tank-style for more than $50,000 in grant funding. Best of all, you get to be the judge! Your ticket gets you: 2 votes, 1 drink ticket and cash bar access, and appetizers from one of Buffalo's top chefs - Chef Darian Bryan! Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/47EhI3x Thank you to our incredible sponsors: Prize Pool Match Sponsor Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation | Title Sponsor Empower Federal Credit Union | Presenting Sponsor Seneca One | Event Sponsors Ingram Micro, Lawley, and BankOnBuffalo | Prize Pool Sponsors John R. Oishei Children's Hospital's, Kaleida Health, Rich Products Corporation, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, National Fuel Gas Company, Phillips Lytle LLP, The Bonadio Group, JKC Foundation | Special thanks to our workshop partner, 43North.

We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we honor the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of our community. Find local events and celebrations from the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY Inc.: https://bit.ly/4gk0HQ2 #HispanicHeritageMonth