United Way of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties

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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.

Allegany Senior Foundation

Allegheny Highlands Council, BSA

American Red Cross Western New York Chapter

Ardent Solutions

Belfast Public Library

Catholic Charities Joyce Family Food Pantry & Outreach

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Cuba Circulating Library Assoc.

Family Service Society, Inc.

Fillmore Powerhouse Youth Center Inc.

HomeCare & Hospice

Houghton Royal Family Kids Camp

Literacy West NY, Inc.

Southern Tier Traveling Teacher, Inc.

The Salvation Army, Wellsville

Trinity Christian Daycare

YMCA of the Twin Tiers

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

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services

Directions In Independent Living, inc.

Genesis House of Olean, Inc.

Girl Scouts of Western NY

HomeCare & Hospice

Interfaith Caregivers

Legal Assistance of Western NY

Olean Food Pantry

Special Olympics New York, Inc.

St. Bonaventure University’s Bona Buddies

St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House