United Way of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Bill and Cathy Fraser Grant. These grants, totaling $5,500, will support local organizations that are making a positive impact on the community by addressing essential needs.

The following organizations have been awarded grants for their projects:

• Blind Power Company for blind sensitivity training to help communities better understand and support individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

• FeedMore Western NY for its Partners Fighting Hunger Cattaraugus to combat hunger in Cattaraugus County.

• HomeCare & Hospice for tablets for hospice patients to stay connected with loved ones and access important medical resources.

• Love INC of Gowanda for its Community Soup Kitchen, providing meals for those in need in the Gowanda area.

• Love INC of Springville, NY, for Warm the Children, a program that provides winter clothing to children in low-income families in the Springville area.

• Olean First Baptist Church for We are His Hands, the church’s outreach program providing critical support to those in need within the community.

• Salvation Army, Olean, for its Transportation Assistance Project to assist individuals and families in need with transportation to essential appointments and services.

United Way of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties is committed to supporting local organizations that address critical needs and improve the quality of life in our communities. 

The Bill and Cathy Fraser Grant program continues to be an integral part of this mission by funding impactful initiatives across the region.

Bill and Cathy Fraser were wonderful, longtime supporters of the United Way of Cattaraugus County.  Mr. Fraser served for many years as a member of the Board and Allocations Committee, while Mrs. Fraser once was a vital member of the United Way staff.  

In 2020, the United Way created a memorial grant program to remember them.  

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.