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The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women works to assure that the women of Erie County have full participation on the issues that have an impact on their lives.

Description:
Towards that end the Commission will work to ensure that:

A proportionate number of women, including women of color, are appointed to public, private and not-for-profit boards.
There is public awareness and an effective system of response for victims of domestic violence.
The economic self-sufficiency of women is no less than that of men.
Women have access to pertinent health information
Community leaders are educated on issues affecting women.

History:
The Commission was established by a unanimous vote of the Erie County Legislature in 1987 to remove gender based inequities for women. In 1988, the Commission became a department of Erie County government.

The Commission conducts policy studies; analyzes current legislation, programs and trends affecting women; develops collaborative programs with local and regional organizations and public officials; provides educational awareness; and recommends measures to coordinate, consolidate or expand the resources and services available to women in Erie County.

Contact person: Latricia Chisholm, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (716) 858-8464

Address:

95 Franklin St. Rm 1655 Buffalo, NY 14202 (See a map)

Directions:

Located in downtown Buffalo on Franklin St, behind the Main Place Mall.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Main Place,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2