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ABOUT US

Proudly serving Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties

The United Way: More than a Name.  It’s How we Roll!

What We Do

  • Rally community support for vital programs that address: social determinants of health, child /youth success, and economic stability.  Click here for list of 2024 program partners.

  • Engage community members in funding decision-making and other volunteer opportunities.

  • Coordinate programs in partnership with locals service providers – Meals with a Mission, Food 4 Families, and Community Schools.

  • Connect ALICE workers to resources.

  • Facilitate Bridges out of Poverty, Getting Ahead, and Workplace Stability workshops.

  • Offer professional development opportunities to nonprofit and business partners.

How we do it

  • Unite communities, resources, and partners to collaboratively address local needs, foster impactful programming, and enhance quality of life.

  • Create opportunities for community members to give, advocate, and volunteer.

  • Empower under-resourced individuals to lend their voice to solutions to community issues.

Why we do it

  • We recognize that we are better, stronger and more effective when we work together, serving our community “the united way.”

  • We strive for a community living united where every person belongs and every person thrives.

Click on the links below to learn more about United Way of Northern New York.

February 2024 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

2022 Annual Impact Report