Organization Name: 
Professional Nurses Association
of Western New York

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Dr. Gertrude Torres, RN Executive Director

3495 Bailey Avnue

Room 635D

Buffalo , NY   14215

Phone:  (716) 832-8455

Fax:  (716) 832-8456

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Information

Mission Statement

·  To foster higher standards in the nursing practice, promote the professional and educational

    advancement of nurses, promote the welfare of nurses, so that all people will benefit as a result of

    nurses striving towards excellence.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Meetings are held throughout the year.

·  Committes for education, fund raising, legislation, nurse practice, awards and scholarships.

·  Our newsletter, "District 1," is distributed six times per year.

National Affiliation

·  New York State Nurses Association.

·  American Nurses Association.

Members and Criteria

·  900 members in Western New York .

·  Must be registered professional nurse to join.

Organization Name: 
Strive for Women, Inc.

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Deborah Mecca  or  Deborah Legge

6265 Sheridan Dr .

Suite 122

Williamsville , NY   14221

Phone:  (716) 626-9078

Email:  info@striveforwomen.org

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Mission Statement

·  To provide educational and supportive programing to enhance the overall health and wellness, and

    self-esteem of the women and families of Western NY .

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Educational Seminars and Skills Groups.

·  Specialized Programming throughout the Community.

·  Interactive Website.

·  Quarterly Newsletter.

National Affiliation

Members and Criteria

·  Open to the Public.

Organization Name: 
Uncrowned Queens Institute for Research
 and Education on Women, Inc.

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Dr. Peggy Brooks-Bertram, Co-Chair

984 Parkside Ave.

Buffalo , NY 14216

Phone:  (716) 849-6727(Wrk)

Phone:  (716) 834-7302  (Hm)

Email:  bertram@buffalo.edu

Website: wings.buffalo.edu/uncrownedqueens

Barbara Nevergold, Co-Chair

Phone:  (716) 849-6727 Ext 159

Email:  bnevergo@buffalo.edu

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Information

Mission Statement

·  To identify and recognize African American women of Buffalo and Western New York for their

    contributions to the building of the African American community over this last century.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Our website provides historical documentation and ongoing information on achievements of nearly

    500 African American women. The goal is to have information on 1901 women in the database.

·  Training sessions on web technology and the use of the website is provided to the African

    American community.  The site is interactive in order to assist in the search of profiles.  It receives

    about 40,000 visits a month from local, national, and international visitors from as far away as

    Australia and Zimbabwe .

·   The project combines computer technology with the humanities to increase the participation of

     African Americans on the world-wide web.

·   Yearly Confrence.

National Affiliation

·  National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs.

Members and Criteria

·  Anyone may access the information on the website at: wings.buffalo.edu/uncrownedqueens.

Organization Name:
University at Buffalo Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender (IREWG)

Notes

  Contact                        Person(s)  

Isabel Marcus, President

IREWG

SUNY at Buffalo

216 Harriman Hall

Buffalo , NY   14215

Phone:  (716) 829-3451

Website:  www.womenandgender.buffalo.edu

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Mission Statement

·  To encourage the development of disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses, scholarship, and

    research on women and gender at UB.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Wide range of activities on women and gender issues (including conferences, workshops,

    networking, databases.)

·  During the spring, we sponsor an International Film Festival on Women.

National Affiliation

·  National Council for Research on Women.

Members and Criteria

·  Though focused on UB, affiliation is welcome from the larger community that is interested in

    women and gender issues.

·  Contact IREWG for further information.

Organization Name: 
United Cerebral Palsy Association
(UCPA) of Western New York Inc.

Notes

Contact Person

Thomas Sy, Executive Director

7 Community Drive

Buffalo , NY   14225

Phone:  (716) 505-5500

Fax: (716) 894-8257

Service

Information

Mission Statement

·  United Cerebral Palsy  (UCP) of Western New York  Inc. works with and for individuals with

    cerebral palsy, and other disabling conditions to enrich their lives and their communities.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  School and related services for children.

·  Adaptive Equipment and Speech

    Augmentation.

·  Adult Day Habilittion Services.

·  Housing and Residential Programs.

·  Health Care Services.

·  Service Coordination

·  Recreational Programs.

·  Respite Care.

·  Technology Today ( Computer Center ).

·  Equipment and Computer Lending Library.

·  “Specialized Services” including therapy.

·  Supported Employment Programs.

National Affiliation

·  United Cerebral Palsy Associations

    1660 L Street ,

    NW Suite 700

    Washington , D.C. 20036-5602

Members and Criteria

·  “UCPA of WNY, Inc.” serves people everyday in Erie , Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Allegany

     counties.

·   We have a staff of 1,010 employees and an annual budget of $34,000.000.