Community Impact / Enhanced Partnerships
During the summer of 2023, United Way issued a request for proposals for support of Community Impact programs that align with the priority areas of need: social determinants of health, children’s programs and employment supports. Applications were accepted through the month of August 2023 via the online grant portal. In total, 31 applications were received from non-profit organizations providing services to residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. Volunteer community review panelists representative of all sectors, including “Getting Ahead” graduates, carefully reviewed and evaluated applications, after which the UWNNY Board of Directors approved allocations totaling $225,000 to support vital programs.
In addition to the Community Impact Programs, UWNNY is proud of enhanced partnerships, providing support to program design and/or fiscal sponsorship of three school-based projects with Edwards Knox, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, and Watertown City School.
Sincere and heartfelt thanks to the many businesses and individuals whose generous support makes the Community Impact program possible!
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2024 Community Impact Program Partners / Enhanced Partnerships
ACR Health – Q Center
Cape Vincent Food Pantry – Personal hygiene, cleaning products
CHJC – SoZo Teen Center
Credo – Equine Therapy
Edwards Knox Central School – Community Schools
Encompass Recreation – All Kids Bike
Family Counseling of NNY – Client assistance & clinical supervision
GardenShare – Farmers Market Token Program
Gwen’s Food Pantry – Supplies and operating support
Holistic Life Foundation – Mindful Moment Program
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES – Meals with a Mission
Lewis County Opportunities – Transportation Assistance Program
Literacy of NNY – Tutoring for adults
New Day Children’s Center – Essential items for low-income families
North Country Family Health Center – Case management service expansion
Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club – Food for families
Police Activities League of Massena – Alternative after-school program
Potsdam Snack Pack Program – Weekend nutrition program for kids
Resolution Center of Jefferson & Lewis Counties – CASA and Youth Court
Saint Lawrence Renewal House for Victims of Family Violence – After hours crisis hotline
Salvation Army of Massena – Soup kitchen expansion
Salvation Army of Watertown – Emergency assistance
Watertown City School – Food 4 Families
Watertown Family YMCA – Gateway financial assistance
Watertown Urban Mission – Meals on Wheels
Wilna Champion Transportation – Transportation for seniors / individuals with disabilities
Volunteer Transportation Center – Charitable mileage reimbursement