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Labor Recognition Dinner

The AFL-CIO Community Services Committee and United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Labor Recognition Dinner

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Invests $1 Million to Support Local Summer Programs for Over 3,800 Youth

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes is investing over $1 million into 30 summer programs supporting over 3,800 out-of-school youth in our six-county region.

United Way and Wegmans host annual United Way Scan Campaign

Annual campaign raises funds for United Way, helping households struggling to make ends meet in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region

Point-of-sale campaign allows Wegmans shoppers to donate a few dollars or round up their bill at checkout to support United Way.

United Way announces new additions to Million Dollar Roundtable

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes unveiled Mike Schwabl and Lauren Dixon and Gary and Karen Muisus as the latest additions to the Million Dollar Roundtable. The Million Dollar Roundtable acknowledges lifetime giving, including planned gifts to United Way that total $1 million or more

ALICE at WORK COHORT IN ONTARIO COUNTY

ALICE@Work cohort in Ontario County, ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) individuals or the over 12,045 households in Ontario County struggling to make ends meet. HR professionals can also earn 12 SMHR Professional Development Credits.

Executive Order Resources

United Way resources on Executive Orders

2025 United Way Campaign Kick Off

United Way Celebrates $17.7 Million, Launches 2025 Campaign, and Announces Largest Challenge Grant in History

United Way Commits Multi-Year Funding for 89 nonprofit agencies in Rochester and the Finger Lakes

Grant recipients provide a wide array of services through 97 programs across the region

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes has finalized agreements with 89 nonprofits to receive multi-year funding grants. Funding distribution is set to begin in January and will total more than $6 million in 2025. 

2024 Leadership Development Program Graduation

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes hosted its Leadership Development Program graduation for over 100 community leaders. These programs aim to advance and broaden the participation of diverse individuals in influential leadership positions throughout our communities.

ROC the Day 2024

ROC the Day is a 24-hour, online giving extravaganza powered by United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes that raised $922,512 in 2023.