Community Involvement
For more than 50 years, Uniland Development Company has been active across Western New York in its support of local businesses, organizations and development programs whose purpose is to benefit all people across the region. Through our commitment to educational, recreational and socially conscious programs, Uniland helps to build better communities.
Uniland’s Commitment Includes:
Volunteering
Uniland associates volunteer more than 500 hours annually towards activities that enhance, enrich and serve the community.
Workforce Development
Uniland provides leadership and professional skill development to more than 80 organizations in Buffalo-Niagara and Rochester.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Uniland partners with multiple community organizations, elected officials, and city agencies to promote diversity and create meaningful inclusions.
Community Support
Uniland funds more than 160 organizations that provide education, health, faith and cultural services to the community.
MWBE
A member of the City of Buffalo’s MWBE Task Force, Uniland advocated for opportunities which empower minority and women workers and business owners.
Philanthrophy
Each month Uniland associated are chosen at random for our donations committee which selects charitable organizations to support.
In the Community with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Uniland Development Company is proud to be a longtime supporter of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the lead corporate sponsor of the BPO’s Diversity Council, a group comprised of community leaders, BPO staff, and musicians. Created in 2016, the BPO’s Diversity Council is leading the way in a national movement to foster greater diversity in the classical music world. Both the BPO and Uniland have a history rooted in this community and are fortunate to work on projects and programs that strengthen our community and our neighbors.
Uniland is proud to highlight our involvement with the following organizations:
Willie Hutch Jones
The mission of the Willie Hutch Jones Educational & Sports Programs is to provide every child, at no cost, equal opportunities to engage in the highest quality program and to offer character building activities through academics, sports, and the arts. Uniland is an active supporter of their expanding science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming and recently donated a passenger van to enable the organization to transport students to educational sites, sports facilities, and field trips.
Hispanic Council of Western New York
The Hispanic Council of Western New York is committed to enriching and celebrating the Hispanic community in Buffalo, NY. Uniland’s commitment to the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY, including the establishment of a vibrant new Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute, represents our commitment to building more inclusive and prosperous communities for all people of Western New York. We applaud the work the Hispanic Heritage Council will do at this new Institute to develop programs and activities that enrich the lives of our residents and foster a heightened sense of belonging while serving as a beacon for education, community engagement and cultural pride.
Black Achievers
The vision of Buffalo Black Achievers is to empower local youth to excel and go forward by exposing them to the accomplishments of the heroes of our past aiding in their desire to advance our cause through technology. Uniland is the lead corporate sponsor of the Black Achievers Youth Academy, which is transforming the lives of our future community leaders and the workforce of tomorrow. The Academy focuses on assistance with college and scholarship applications, transitioning from high school to college, finding paid internships, identifying mentors and conducts monthly workshops with speakers.
“Uniland contributes to our college scholarship fund which has helped us increase both the amount of aid and the number of high school seniors we can help. They also sponsor our gala every year in which the scholarship winners attend. When our young people see and meet other Black Achievers from their community, it helps them to imagine a brighter future.
HERB BELLAMY JR, PRESIDENT
Uniland’s Community Partners Include:
Michele Walter
For more information about our Community Commitment, please contact Michele Walter, Corporate Relations Coordinator.
Phone: 716.834.5000 Ext. 579
Email: [email protected]
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