October 9, 2025

Honoring Gertrude “Googie” Butler: A Legacy of Friendship, Courage, and Advocacy

Home Honoring Gertrude “Googie” Butler: A Legacy of Friendship, Courage, and Advocacy Honoring Gertrude “Googie” Butler: A Legacy of Friendship, Courage, and AdvocacyBy John N. Walsh, IIIRespectfully submitted October 10, 2025 Named for Gertrude “Googie” Butler, the founder of Compeer Buffalo, the organization’s annual Googie Butler Awards promote mental wellness through meaningful friendships. Each year, the awards honor individuals and…

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    Compeer’s Purpose:  Champion Mental Wellbeing. Connect People. Build Relationships… One Friend at a Time.

     

    Values:  Mental Wellbeing • Inclusion • Trust & Transparency • Integrity • Curiosity

     

    Since 1985, Compeer Buffalo has been providing social support in the form of friendships, to individuals (age 6 and up) who are striving for mental wellbeing. We know that friendship decreases loneliness and isolation, therefore we offer 1:1 friendship, social engagement activities, school-based mentoring, and mental health education in our community.

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