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To pay or make a new donation by check, please complete and print out a pledge form and make a check payable to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes

Please mail by US Postal Service to:
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
75 College Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607

Stock

Donating stock is an easy way to make an impact on our community.

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IRA

Making a gift to United Way can be as simple as directing a tax-free transfer from your IRA. Those 70.5 years and older can make a gift directly from their IRA to United Way, and for those 72.5 years and older this gift counts towards your required minimum distribution (RMD).

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Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

One of the fastest-growing vehicles for philanthropic giving are Donor Advised Funds (DAF). United Way has offered a donor-advised fund program for more than 20 years that can help you meet your philanthropic goals.

You can also recommend gifts from a Donor Advised Fund at a financial-services firm to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes.

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Planned Giving

Create your lasting legacy in Rochester with United Way. Leaving a gift in your will to United Way allows you to continue to have a positive impact on your community for generations to come.

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Click on the link below to make a payment on a pledge, to a scholarship or more.

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Cryptocurrency

Donating cryptocurrency is safe, easy, and tax-efficient. Donations of crypto do not trigger capital-gains tax and are tax-deductible.

Give Today

How United Way is creating possibilities in our region.

CREATING IMPACT AT EVERY LEVEL

United Way strives for a future where everyone’s basic needs are met, all children learn and succeed, no one lives in poverty or struggles to get by, and every person, family, and community flourishes. With your investment in United Way and the Community Impact Fund, you are supporting funding opportunities and nonprofit resources that makes that future a reality.

$2 a week

  • 8 hours of trauma-informed mentoring for ten children
  • Round-trip transportation to medical appointments, groceries, and social events for four older adults

$5 a week

  • Mental health and maternal support for four mothers and their new babies
  • Credit counseling for two families to improve their economic mobility

$10 a week

  • Food, clothing, and shelter for a family who lost their home in a fire
  • Year-round recreational opportunities for ten children with disabilities

$20 a week

  • 100 meals for older adults struggling to make ends meet
  • Skills-development training for five teens to advance into a career in S.T.E.M.

$25 a week

  • Rental assistance to provide stable housing for three families
  • Hundreds of individuals connected to timely, emergency resources—from housing to mental health support

YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS A THRIVING REGION FOR ALL.

Volunteer Opportunities

We connect local agencies with local people looking to make a positive impact on our community. Connect and match dedicated volunteers and corporate groups with local nonprofits that need an extra hand, or are seeking support for specific projects and volunteer opportunities.

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A THRIVING COMMUNITY

Our mission is to mobilize the goodwill and resources of our community so that everyone can thrive. Our Impact reflects Our Work: preparing children for school, equipping individuals with the tools for financial security, providing access to healthcare for both individuals and families, and actively addressing the pressing needs of our communities today, for a better tomorrow.

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