United Way of Northern New York
Holistically Addressing Each Community's Ecosystem
Leadership, Training And Funding
UWNNY is leading community stakeholders through critical thought processes to develop solutions and priorities, training and shaping nonprofit companies to address the challenges, and applying laser-focused funding to create the highest ROI.
ARTS AND RECREATION
Tying together physical and mental wellness programs with the arts, recreation and sports activities, which enhances quality of life.
SAFETY AND SAFETY NET SERVICES
Through nonprofit, human service organizations, first responders, local government and hospitals, facilitating collaboration and training to provide each individual community with quality services.
ENVIRONMENT
Promoting a healthy, vibrant environment that facilitates wellness and a high quality of life for children, seniors and families.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Shaping programs, funding and fostering collaboration amongst all community organizations and companies, to tie together physical and mental well-being for all residents.
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
Organizing and directing efforts to address affordable housing in the region, and to eradicate homelessness. Through the ALICE program, UWNNY is advocating at the state and federal level for changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit laws.
ECONOMY
Promoting job skill training, higher education, mobility and opportunity, UWNNY is tying together the components needed complement community economic development activities.
EDUCATION
Through the North Country Center of Nonprofit Excellence, UWNNY is providing professional education to all nonprofit organizations to improve community outcomes. UWNNY is creating pathwways with schools to address student needs, and facilitating community interactions with higher education and skill training.
MOBILITY
Addressing regional transportation challenges through partners and government agencies, which allows all residents the ability to reach critical services and recreation.