Together We Thrive: Year-End Impact
One year into our merger, we continue creating opportunities for everyone in our communities to thrive.
Our donors have made a meaningful difference, helping to build a healthier, more prosperous community.
In 2024, we invested more than $240,000 in 34 community agencies. The full list is at the bottom of this page, and available here.
UWCAC directs funds to support our region’s greatest needs
The diverse array of programs funded through our grants highlights the United Way's dedication to addressing critical needs across various sectors, including youth development, emergency assistance, education, and health services.
We continue to work tirelessly to support and uplift our local communities. Part of our work is based on United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) reporting. While ALICE households earn more than the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), their income is insufficient to cover essential living expenses such as housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology.
Learn more about our region’s ALICE:
Stories of Impact: Closing Gaps. Creating Opportunities.
Every day, someone in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties experiences an improved quality of life thanks to the generosity of United Way donors.
One in four of our friends and neighbors participates in a United Way-funded program.
Learn more about these programs on our Stories page:
United is the Way
While we continue to support organizations that create opportunities and close gaps, challenges still exist. Many in our community struggle to meet basic needs, and children face the risk of falling behind. Addressing these challenges requires collective action.
Join us in creating opportunities for everyone in our community to thrive. Your donation today can make a meaningful difference. Together, let's continue building a healthier, more prosperous community for all.
2024 United Way-funded agencies include:
Allegany County
Allegany County Assoc. for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
Allegany County Community Opportunities and Rural Development, Inc. (ACCORD)
Allegany County Mental Health Assoc.
Allegheny Highlands Council, BSA
American Red Cross Western New York Chapter
Catholic Charities Joyce Family Food Pantry & Outreach
Cuba Circulating Library Assoc.
Fillmore Powerhouse Youth Center Inc.
Houghton Royal Family Kids Camp
Southern Tier Traveling Teacher, Inc.
The Salvation Army, Wellsville
Cattaraugus County
Allegheny Highlands Council, BSA
American Red Cross WNY Chapter
Be-A-Friend Program, Inc., Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier
CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services
Directions In Independent Living, inc.
Legal Assistance of Western NY
Special Olympics New York, Inc.