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Upcoming Events

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2023 United Way Nonprofit Summit

Join nonprofit professionals and community leaders across our region to learn, network, and collaborate. Gain tools and skills to meet growing needs and deliver services that make a lasting impact.

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Community-Based Organization Planning & Education Series

Join the Rochester/Finger Lakes Community-Based Organization Hub each month for a webinar series tailored to the CBO community to support regional education and planning for the systems changes shaping the health and human services sector.

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Community & Connections

Join Continue United for a hybrid event on Decluttering & Downsizing, the next session in the Community & Connections series!

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Articles from United Way

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Day of Caring: May 11

THANK YOU! In just one day, over 6,000 volunteers completed 400 projects, supporting 200 nonprofit agencies across six counties!

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Pandemic Impact: More Rochester and Finger Lakes Households Financially Insecure

New ALICE Report shows pandemic aids temporarily blunted the financial crisis, yet warning signs are on the horizon. Ranks of households unable to afford the basics in the Rochester and the Finger Lakes region (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne and Wyoming counties) increased during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Leadership Development Programs Application 2023

The Leadership Development Programs at United Way are now accepting applications for the 2023 class year.

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United Way Welcomes New Chief Impact Officer, Dr. Ashley Campbell

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes has appointed Dr. Ashley Campbell as its new chief impact officer.

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UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITION TO MILLION DOLLAR ROUNDTABLE

United way announces new addition to million dollar roundtable. The Judsons of Pike Construction Services’ investment in United Way reaches $1 million

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Addressing Cuts to SNAP Benefits

Starting in April, SNAP recipients will return to their pre-pandemic allocation, Learn about United Ways response to ensure individuals and families in our region don’t go hungry.

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Community Leader Spotlight - Labria Burgess

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Leadership Spotlight showcases United Way leaders giving back to the community.

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Community Leader Spotlight - Dr. Karen Finklea Miller

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Leadership Spotlight showcases United Way leaders giving back to the community.

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Community Leader Spotlight - Jahmar Elliott

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Leadership Spotlight showcases United Way leaders giving back to the community.

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Community Leader Spotlight - Theo Adams Jr.

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Leadership Spotlight showcases United Way leaders giving back to the community.

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Agencies Team Up to Co-Lead Aging Alliance

Rochester Area Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Team Up to Co-Lead Aging Alliance

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ROC THE DAY RAISES MORE THAN $1M

In just 24 hours, the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region mobilized to donate $1,084,892 to 600 local nonprofits during ROC the Day.

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THE NEED FOR INTERSECTIONALITY IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

In an effort to increase cultural competency and promote a sense of belonging for children, United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes’ Circulo Latino Society hosted a Multicultural Book Drive to collect diverse and inclusive children’s literature to benefit local nonprofits.

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2022 Leadership Development Program Graduation

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes hosted a graduation ceremony for more than 80 future leaders in its Leadership Development Program program. These programs aim to advance and broaden the participation of diverse individuals in influential leadership positions throughout the community.

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Congrats to Andy and Karen Gallina!

Congratulations to our 2022 Tocqueville Society Award Recipients, Andy and Karen Gallina! Their support for United Way spans more than two decades, as does their community volunteerism and leadership.

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