News

Strength in Community: Highlights from Our Visit to Double Play
April 17, 2025
Our recent BOD meeting was a meaningful reminder of the strength and resilience found in Lewis County

Kentucky Derby Social: Southern Charm Meets Community Impact
April 15, 2025
Don your derby best and join us for the perfect blend of Southern charm and community engagement!

Living United: 2024-25 Campaign Wrap Up Breakfast
April 9, 2025
A celebration of our recently wrapped campaign and continuation of the Live United movement here in the North Country!

Supporting Literacy Efforts in Jefferson County
March 31, 2025
We are proud to continue to support the wonderful work of Literacy of NNY in tutoring adults across Jefferson County!

Stewart’s Helps Keep Local BOCES Students & Families Fed
March 27, 2025
A huge THANK YOU to Stewart’s and their loyal customers for their generous Holiday Match Grant!

Stronger Together: UWNNY & YMCA Partner to Support Families in Need
March 26, 2025
This funding helps ensure all individuals, regardless of ability to pay, have access to programs that improve quality of life.

Lunch & Learn UNITED: Motivational Interviewing – May 8
March 26, 2025
MI equips professionals with the skills to engage in meaningful, productive conversations that inspire positive change.

Impact Spotlight: Salvation Army of Watertown
March 6, 2025
Thanks to our supporters, United Way funds The Salvation Army’s fight against food insecurity.

Watertown Savings Bank Continues Tradition of Philanthropy
January 28, 2025
Forever grateful to Watertown Savings Bank for supporting our partnership to build better tomorrows!

United Way Supports Renewal House in Transforming Lives
January 20, 2025
Renewal House’s 24-hour hotline provides immediate support, connecting families to critical resources and safety.

Distributing Shoes to Students in Need at Edwards-Knox
January 16, 2025
Thanks to a wonderful continuing partnership, we distributed over 100 pairs of shoes to students!
Annual Meeting – January 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
December 31, 2024
UWNNY gears up for another exciting year, providing support to programs, families, and communities of the North Country.

Brief Review of 2024: Thanks for your help!
December 23, 2024
We’re so grateful for what you helped us accomplish and look forward to creating even more positive, lasting change!

Empowering Workplace Teams to Make a Meaningful Impact
December 20, 2024
Learn more about how you can help the community while building team spirit and camaraderie in your workplace!

Celebrating Our 2025 Community Impact Partners
December 4, 2024
Community support fuels United Way grants, empowering local programs to create lasting change.

Discover How United Way Transforms Lives
December 4, 2024
Check out this video snapshot highlighting how United Way transforms lives and builds brighter tomorrows for our community!

Strengthen Your Workforce and Build Retention
November 20, 2024
Discover practical tools to support employees, reduce turnover costs, and build a resilient team with Workplace Stability.

Community Impact Partner Spotlight: Meals on Wheels
October 24, 2024
With a dedicated group of volunteers, MOW delivers meals and social interaction five days a week – no matter the weather

Thank You Letter & Race Against Poverty 2024 Recap
October 24, 2024
The Race Against Poverty is definitely an exciting event, but to us, the community support shown to us was even more so!

Community Impact Partner Spotlight: Literacy of NNY
September 14, 2024
The work of Literacy of NNY transforms lives, helping individuals achieve personal and professional milestones, and fostering a more connected, vibrant community.

United Way’s Model of Community Engagement
September 13, 2024
United Way’s community-driven grantmaking model sets the gold standard by empowering local voices to make decisions that create lasting change.

UNITED for a Better Tomorrow: A Message from our CEO
September 13, 2024
Join us in uniting for a better tomorrow—building stronger communities and workplaces through the power of collective caring and giving.

UWNNY Seeks Community Impact Grant Applications
July 25, 2024
The online grant portal is open August 1 through 31. Eligible nonprofit organizations offering human service programming encouraged to apply.
Kissing a Cow for a GREAT Cause at the Lewis County Fair
July 1, 2024
Who will kiss a cow? You decide. Cast your vote to see who will kiss a prize-winning cow on July 20 and help make a difference in our community!

Thank You Letter: Community Food Drive – June 5, 2024
June 12, 2024
This year’s Community Food Drive was a great success! We cannot thank our partners, donors and volunteers enough, but know that we appreciate you more than you know!

Food insecurity on the rise! United, we can change that!
May 21, 2024
Sadly, not everyone in our community has access to sufficient food. Children are especially at risk. United, we can make a difference!

Bridges out of Poverty Workshop – June 14, 2024
May 16, 2024
The hidden rules we grow up with shape how we interact with one another and with the world around us. Let’s explore how hidden rules impact our work in human services.

United Way: More than a name. It’s community impact!
April 25, 2024
United Way is more than an organizational name. It’s a movement. It is the manner in which we collectively serve the community … “the united way.”

An Exciting Fundraiser That Impacts Tens of Thousands
March 22, 2024
We are gearing up for the 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Social – our largest special event, with the proceeds supporting dozens of vital programs, impacting thousands.

United We Can Fight Hunger: Community Food Drive
March 22, 2024
Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in our local communities, with an increasing number of households turning to food pantries for support. We can help!