News & Events

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.

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.

2022 Leadership Development Program Graduation

80+ LEADERS GRADUATE FROM UNITED WAY’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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.

2022 Tocqueville Award Celebration

Congrats to our 2022 Tocqueville Award recipients, 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.

Emerging Leaders Society hosts Food Insecurity Panel

On October 26, United Way's Emerging Leaders Society hosted a panel on ‘Food Insecurity in our Region’, where a group of expert panelists shared what food insecurity looks like for local families and how United Way and its partners are helping communities fill the gap.

One Year Anniversary

July 26 marked one year since six United Ways merged and became one stronger, regional United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes.

Emerging Leaders Think + a Drink Series

Connect with up-and-coming professionals while hearing from thought leaders in our community. You will network, enjoy a cocktail or two and leave knowing a bit more about our community than you did before.

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes appoints Teresa O’Loughlin as Chief Development Officer.

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes has appointed Teresa O’Loughlin (Bianchi) as its new Chief Development Officer. O’Loughlin brings decades of nonprofit leadership experience to the role. She will oversee the resource development department and lead multiple efforts, including all fundraising activities at United Way.

Day of Caring 2022

Thank you to the 5,000 volunteers who joined us on May 19 for the largest community-wide volunteer event across our region serving Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.

UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER AND THE FINGER LAKES APPOINTS LAWANA JONES AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes has appointed Lawana Jones as its new Chief Operating Officer. Jones brings over 20 years of experience in organizational management and 16 years of nonprofit leadership to the role.