Does my donation to United Way stay here in my community?

Yes! Every dollar invested in United Way stays in your community. We believe in taking care of our own and we want to build a thriving community right here where we all live, work and raise our families.

How much of my donation to United Way goes to help local people and programs?

92 cents of every donated dollar goes back into the community to support critical programs and services. Charity Navigator awards the highest score for fundraising costs if they are 10% or less and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance indicates that a charity should spend no more than 35% of related contributions on fundraising. United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes is below both of these guidelines. United Way collects, processes and transfers donations on behalf of hundreds of health and human services agencies in the region, and many indicate that participating in the United Way campaign is an effective, efficient way for them to fundraise.

How do I help my community with United Way?

United Way is dedicated to identifying and investing in local, effective, results-oriented programs that focus on improving the three basic building blocks necessary for an individual, a family and a community to thrive: Health, Education and Economic Mobility.

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Volunteer United

Our community needs you. When you volunteer through United Way you help fulfill our mission to unite the goodwill and resources of the Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes community so that everyone can thrive. Your time and talent can make a critical difference right here in our community.

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Level Up Champion

United Way is a proud Level Up Champion committed to investing in our employees and taking part in this community collaborative to address poverty in the Greater Rochester Area.

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UNITED FOR RACIAL EQUITY

United Way joined 470 organizations and 110,000 people by committing to learning and acting to create a more equitable community for all. If you missed the Challenge, you can still participate at the link below.

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UNITED WAYS MERGE

United Ways merge to efficiently and effectively mobilize resources and strengthen communities across six-county footprint. alignment across Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties positions United Way to create greater impact throughout the region. United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes to return to pre-pandemic funding levels and announces an additional $125,000 in grants across communities.

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Built United

Our partners at LeChase Construction and Wegmans were featured on this week’s United Way Wednesday on Fox Rochester, to talk about a new initiative - Built United. LeChase CEO and United Way Campaign Chair Bill Goodrich and Wegmans Community Relations Manager Linda Lovejoy provided an update on how the project is directly impacting nonprofits and the people they serve across our region.

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