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COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS

UNITED WAY GRANTS: INVESTING IN LOCAL CHANGE AND STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE NORTH COUNTRY

During the summer of 2024, United Way issued a request for proposals for support of Community Impact programs that align with the priority areas of need: social determinants of health, children’s programs and employment supports.  Applications were accepted through the month of August 2024 via the online grant portal.  In total, 23 applications were received from non-profit organizations providing services to residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, with requests for funding totaling $287,229.  Volunteer community review panelists representative of all sectors, including “Getting Ahead” graduates, carefully reviewed and evaluated applications, after which the UWNNY Board of Directors approved allocations totaling $220,000 in Community Impact grants.

In addition to the Community Impact Programs, UWNNY is proud of enhanced partnerships, providing support to program design and/or fiscal sponsorship of school-based projects with Edwards Knox Central School, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Morristown Central School, and Watertown City School.

Sincere and heartfelt thanks to the many businesses and individuals whose generous support makes the Community Impact program possible!

Check out what your support means to Community Impact!

Enhanced Partnerships

  • Edwards Knox Central School – Community Schools
  • Jeff-Lewis BOCES – Meals with a Mission
  • Morristown Central School – SACC Program
  • Watertown City School District – Food 4 Families Backpack Program

2025 Community Impact Program Partners

  • ACR Health – Q Center
  • Cape Vincent Community Food Pantry – Cleaning and Hygiene Products
  • Children’s Home of Jefferson County – SoZo Teen Center
  • Encompass Recreation – Tinker Club
  • Family Counseling Service of NNY – Client
  • Assistance Fund Program
  • GardenShare – Farmers Market Token Program
  • Holistic Life Foundation – Mindful Moment Program
  • Lewis County Opportunities – Transportation Assistance
  • Literacy of Northern New York – Adult Tutoring Program
  • Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club – Food Program for Families
  • Police Activities League of Massena – Afterschool Programming
  • Renewal House for Victims of Family Violence – Support to Survivors
  • Salvation Army of Massena – Expansion of Emergency Feeding Programs
  • Salvation Army of Watertown – Emergency Assistance
  • Samaritan Medical Center – Mental Health Trainings for Youth Bullying
  • Toys for Tots of Jefferson County – Holiday Gifts for Children
  • Volunteer Transportation Center – Charitable Mileage Reimbursement
  • Watertown Family YMCA – Gateway Financial Assistance
  • Watertown Urban Mission – Meals on Wheels
  • Wilna-Champion Transportation Association -Transportation Assistance