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Our Work
Grounded in data, we drive solutions to advance gender equity and move Western New York forward
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OUR MISSION
The WNY Women's Foundation in Buffalo, NY creates opportunities for each woman to learn, earn, lead, and thrive.
Definition of a Woman
At the WNY Women's Foundation, we recognize that anyone who identifies as a woman is a woman.
Fighting for policies and programs that support women
Join us to advocate for issues affecting women
Elevating women's experiences through data and storytelling
Learn more about the ways we amplify women's voices
We advance women's leadership
and gender equity through employer education, individual mentorship, and elevating female entrepreneurs.
Supporting women from education to employment
Achieve economic mobility through workforce development opportunities
Inclusivity Statement
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the WNY Women's Foundation's vision and mission. We believe that bringing together diverse voices from different backgrounds, perspectives, opinions, experiences, ideologies, and lifestyles makes us stronger. We stand firm against all forms of injustice, inequality, and racism, which threaten a just and unbiased society. These values are non-negotiable, and they guide our work and commitment to being part of the change. Looking through an intersectional feminist lens, we strive for equity for all people, while creating opportunities for each woman to learn, earn, lead, and thrive.
The WNY Women's Foundation is a tax-exempt, charitable organization and is eligible to receive tax deductible contributions under the IRS Code 501(c)(3).