News

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!

The Gift of Giving: Empowering ALICE Through Acts of Generosity

March 4, 2024

We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Leo Bowline, who decided to raise money for the ALICE program for his birthday, and his family recently – what an inspiration!

From Park to Pantry: Nourishing Our Local Communities

March 4, 2024

We recently received a generous amount of food donations from NYS Parks to distribute where needed, and chose the small but mighty Carthage VEM Food Pantry

Lunch & Learn UNITED – Upcoming Sessions

February 22, 2024

Join us for the next addition (or two) in this free professional development series and check back for updates on what’s coming up later in the year!

Students Serving Students: Proudly Supporting Meals With a Mission

February 21, 2024

It is always our pleasure to deliver supplies for Meals with a Mission, a wonderful program through Hospitality Services Jeff-Lewis BOCES.

Collaborative Coat Distribution at Edwards-Knox CSD

February 21, 2024

Thanks to a collaborative effort, we had the pleasure of handing out coats, books, hats and mittens to the kids in the Edwards-Knox school district – what a wonderful event!

LCOI, UWNNY Collaboration Helps Empower Individuals

February 21, 2024

Thanks to our continued partnership, the people of Lewis County have a trusted resource to reach out to in times of need, backed by UWNNY.

February United Way Newsletter Now Available

February 20, 2024

Check out the newest edition of our newsletter, hot off the presses. Never miss an issue … subscribe to get the Live United newsletter delivered to your inbox.

Getting Ahead Graduates Speak to Homelessness

February 20, 2024

Drawing from personal experience, graduates of the “Getting Ahead” workshop series share valuable insights about homelessness and offer ideas for housing programs.