This year’s Race Against Poverty, proudly presented by SeaComm, truly exemplified the Live United motto with 36 teams, 14 local businesses, and dozens of volunteers and generous donors coming together to raise more than $12,000 in support of programs that address poverty – wow!
Race Against Poverty is an exciting opportunity to support the community as participants compete in an event loosely based on the Amazing Race TV show. Teams of two work together to solve clues leading them to businesses in and around Public Square and must then complete a challenge before racing to the next stop in an adventure-filled event that highlights the incredible support of our local businesses and organizations.
This event is more than just a fun competition – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our neighbors. All proceeds from the Race Against Poverty go directly to programs that address poverty, which provide essential support to individuals and families in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. Last year, programming sponsored by UWNNY impacted over 32,000 individuals across the North Country – more than half of whom were assisted with basic needs such as food, personal care items, and transportation. This impact is only possible thanks to the generosity of the local communities we serve, and fundraisers such as the Race Against Poverty.
So, with that in mind, please allow us to thank each and every donor, racer, volunteer and sponsor for helping us to pull off such a great and impactful event – we truly appreciate it and couldn’t do what we do with you! Mark your calendars for the last Saturday of September in 2025 as we once again Race Against Poverty, we’d love to have you!
Thank you to all our generous 2024 sponsors: SeaComm, Citizen Advocates, Samaritan Medical Center, Bridgeview Real Estate, Morgia Wealth Management, Watertown Local Development Corporation, Barrett Paving, Purcell Construction, Victory Promotions, Tunes 92.5, ABC 50, Watertown Daily Times, 7 News, Price Chopper and Key Bank.
