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ROC the Day

Save the date for ROC the Day 2023 on November 28.

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Leadership Development Program Graduation

Cultivating CommUNITY Champions Celebrate United Ways 2023 Leadership Development Programs. Wednesday, December 6 @ 4:30 PM

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DePeters Tocqueville Award

Jack and Donna DePeters are awarded the 2023 Tocqueville Society Award.

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Community Leader Spotlight - Victor Sanchez

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Leadership Spotlight showcases Victor Sanchez, a United Way leader, giving back to the community.

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United Way Newsletter - October 2023

Your United Way news: Multicultural Book Drive, ROC the Day, Leadership Development Programs launch, and more.

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United Way Welcomes New Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of our region’s most dedicated and accomplished leaders.

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Community Leader Spotlight - Maria S Cruz

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Leadership Spotlight showcases Maria S Cruz, a United Way leader, giving back to the community.

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United Way Newsletter - August 2023

This month we are talking about our response to community crises, the 2022 Impact Report, community impact moments, and ways to engage with our work.

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How to Help Support Asylum Seekers

Monroe County is accommodating 77 asylum seekers in need of essential resources–from food to hygiene kits sent here by New York City.

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Community Leader Spotlight - Tonya Nichol Dickerson

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Leadership Spotlight showcases Tonya Nichol Dickerson, a United Way leader, giving back to the community.

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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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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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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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