Announcing UWCAC’s 2024 Cattaraugus County Grant Awards
Girl Scouts of WNY work on an escape room puzzle together.
United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties is proud to announce the allocation of $75,700 in grant funding to 15 community agencies in Cattaraugus County.
These grants, made possible by generous donations from residents and businesses, will support a wide range of programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families throughout the county.
"We are incredibly grateful to our donors whose contributions enable us to fund these essential programs," Sue McAuley, Executive Director, said. "These grants reflect our commitment to ensuring that the funds raised in our communities are reinvested locally to address the most pressing needs. Put simply: raised here, stays here."
The 2024 grant recipients in Cattaraugus County and their respective funded projects are as follows:
Allegheny Highlands Council, BSA for scouts programming
American Red Cross WNY Chapter for disaster cycle services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier for the Be-A-Friend mentoring program
Bona Buddies through St. Bonaventure University for program support
Catholic Charities of Buffalo for emergency financial assistance for those in need
CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services for its youth vision screening program
Directions In Independent Living, Inc. for youth activities and the Empowerment program
Genesis House of Olean, Inc. for operating support
Girl Scouts of Western New York for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) program in Cattaraugus County
HomeCare & Hospice for the Empowering End of Life Education project
Interfaith Caregivers for the 2024 Gift Tree program
Legal Assistance of Western NY to support legal assistance for victims of domestic violence
Olean Food Pantry for the Building Food Security: A Decade of Stocked Shelves campaign
Special Olympics New York, Inc. for 2024 Cattaraugus County program support
The Warming House through St. Bonaventure University for program support
The diverse array of programs funded through these grants highlights the United Way's dedication to addressing critical needs across various sectors, including youth development, emergency assistance, education, and health services.
United Way continues to work tirelessly to support and uplift our local communities. The organization remains committed to transparency and ensuring that donations are effectively utilized to foster positive change within the community.
Allegany County grants will be announced soon.
The United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties brings people together to build strong communities where everyone thrives. They tackle tough challenges and work with private, public, and nonprofit partners to boost education, economic solutions, and health resources.
