Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA WNY

  1. Donate

  2. Volunteer

  3. Act Now

  4. Other Ways to Give

Donate

Ways to Donate to YWCA WNY

Donate Online

From our web site, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:

•Make a one-time gift.

•Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.

•Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.

Planned Giving

Choose from many giving options, including naming the YWCA WNY as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide life-long income. Help us secure the future!

If you have questions about any of our giving programs, please contact the Chief Executive Officer at 716-852-6120, ext: 107.

Volunteer at YWCA WNY

We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. YWCA WNY has an array of opportunities for you to become involved as much or as little as your schedule allows – recurring opportunities, special events, program support and more. We would love your help supporting the women and families we serve.

Ways to Volunteer

  • Early Childhood Center

    Are you passionate about children? Do you have prior experience providing care for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old? Put your experience to work in our Early Childhood Center.

  • After School Enrichment

    Are you passionate about children? Do you have prior experience with children ages K-12? Come volunteer with our After School Enrichment program and put your skills to use.

  • Children's Center

    Come volunteer with us at the Erie County Family Court and Buffalo City Court! Help provide a safe, nurturing, literacy-rich environment for children in the courthouse.

  • Summer Camps

    Are you free in the summer? If yes, then come volunteer at our Kid's Choice Summer Camp! Run July through August.

  • School House Commons

    Is there a soft spot in your heart for seniors? Do you like social activities, conversations, and giving back? Then come and volunteer with our wonderful Seniors at School House Commons.

Act Now

YWCA WNY is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Become a YWCA WNY Advocate now!

Other Ways to Give ↘

Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!

  • Online Giving

    You can use our online donation form to give in a number of ways in addition to the standard one-time credit card gift.

  • Donor Advised Funds

    A Donor Advised Fund allow you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants from the fund over time.

  • Partners & Sponsors

    YWCA WNY’s Corporate Partner Packages offer a variety of options designed to provide both brand marketing value and meaningful impact.

  • Give In Kind

    Please help YWCA WNY support our clients by donating items ranging from craft supplies, adult and child clothes and shoes.

  • Recurring Gifts

    Setting up recurring donations on a monthly basis helps guarantee that those we serve receive the appropriate care and support every day. It allows you to easily spread your support throughout the year and provide a steady and reliable stream of income to us. You can donate monthly by selecting “automatically repeat the gift every month” at our Donate page.

  • ACH Transfer

    ACH electronic giving is a direct payment program whereby your contribution is debited automatically from your checking or savings account. Electronic contributions cannot be lost, stolen or destroyed; are resistant to errors and fraud; and are free for both you and the YWCA WNY. ACH transfers make monthly giving easy, and you can cancel your authorization by notifying us at any time. Giving electronically makes it easy for you and helps the YWCA WNY save money!

    In addition to receiving an acknowledgment and an annual gift statement from YWCA WNY, your bank statement will provide an itemized list of electronic transactions. If you change bank accounts, simply notify YWCA WNY and we will give you a new authorization form to complete. To set up an ACH payment, simply select “Checking Account” under “Payment Options” on the Donate page.

  • Honor/Memorial Gifts

    Celebrate an important milestone, such as a birthday or anniversary, or remember a loved one through an honorary or memorial gift to YWCA WNY. Encourage friends, family and colleagues to invest in the future of women and girls in lieu of materials gifts. Cards will be sent to those you would like notified of your generosity. Select “this is an honor or memorial gift” and follow the instructions that appear at our Donate page.

  • Stock Giving

    A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is an excellent way to support YWCA WNY. Your donation will still be eligible for a tax deduction, and it may allow you to avoid or reduce capital gains taxes. For more information on potential tax advantages, please consult with your financial advisor.

    Gifts of securities can easily be made by asking your broker to transfer the stock to YWCA WNY account. Please have your broker notify YWCA WNY of the expected stock gift by completing this Stock Notification and Transmittal Form.