Women United Events

2026 Save the Dates

You are transforming the future of thousands of Erie County children by investing financial resources to benefit United Way’s community school initiative. Women United are leading the charge to a brighter future of leveling the playing field so all children succeed in school. Several events have been planned this year to continue to inform, recruit and celebrate Women United!

United Way Briefing

Wednesday, April 15 | 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Gannon University
Speaker: Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President, Gannon University
More details coming soon...

Women United Inspiring the Change

Tuesday, May 12 | 5-7 p.m. | Gannon University
Topic:
Engaging Families to Support Student Success
Speakers: Scot Galloway, Perry Community School Director, Bailey Pituch, Union City Community School Director, and Amy Grande, McKinley Community School Director
More details coming soon...

Women United Celebrations

Summer Celebration | Wednesday, June 24 | 5-7 p.m. | Erie Yacht Club
Speaker: Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Erie's Public Schools Superintendent
This annual recruiting event is to acknowledge all the successes and growth of the United Way Community School Model. It’s also an opportunity to bring a guest to network with like-minded individuals with a passion for students in Erie County.

Holiday Celebration | Wednesday, December 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Location: TBD
Join us for this holiday event to celebrate the extraordinary impact Women United made last year! Together, we’ve transformed lives and uplifted our community.

2026 United Way Assembly & Tocqueville Award Presentation

Tuesday, October 13 | 3:30-7 p.m. | Bayfront Convention Center
More details coming soon...

***Detailed information will be sent out prior to each event. Questions, please call Julie Chacona at 814-456-2937 Ext. 256. ***