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Think + a Drinks are going virtual! Grab a drink of your choice, find a quiet spot at home, and join local young professionals for virtual Think + a Drinks with thought leaders in our community.

Join us as we launch the virtual African American Leadership Society's Speaker Series!

Join us as we re-launch our Círculo Latino Leadership Series!

During these unprecedented times, the United Way of Genesee County (UWGC) has secured numerous grants and donations, which are being utilized throughout the county for COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.

In response to the health crisis and in adherence with recommendations of state and local Departments of Health, we have postponed Day of Caring until further notice.

Thanks to you, in one month the Community Crisis Fund has...

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau is adjusting 2020 Census operations in order to...

Foodlink, Teamsters Local 118, Monroe County, Wegmans, United Way and more collaborate to relocate volunteer operations to make room for potential use by County

A moment of crisis says a lot about a person and a community. By Jaime Saunders and Jennifer Leonard.

When the initial call for support came out, our community responded!

The Democrat and Chronicle highlights the critical volunteer needs in our community during this crisis.

United Way is making sure our community's nonprofits that are providing essential services during the pandemic have the hand sanitizer, gowns, gloves and masks they need to keep their staff and clients safe and healthy.

On this week's United Way Wednesday on 13 WHAM ABC with Alexis Arnold, the executive director from our community partner, Bivona Child Advocacy Center, gave critical advice about steps we can take to make sure kids are safe.

United Way of Greater Rochester President and CEO Jamie Saunders joins Fox Rochester in this week's United Way Wednesday.

Due to the immediate health concerns of COVID-19, all United Way events that were scheduled in April-August have either been canceled, postponed or moved virtually.

Due to the growing community need from the outbreak of COVID-19, Foodlink is enlisting the help of United Way to rally local healthy volunteers to help fill boxes of critical food supplies.

ESL Charitable Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift to Community Crisis Fund; Local Foundations, Individual Donors, and Volunteers Respond Within Hours; Needs Expected to Grow and Accelerate

United Way and Rochester Area Community Foundation Activate Community Crisis Fund; COVID-specific Volunteer United Portal Channels Community Goodwill; New Human Service Support Hub Builds on Monroe County Systems Integration Project

The State recently released new program requirements around Census grant funding.

On January 16, we launched our community campaign...

United Way partner Andrew Brady interviewed Barbara on his For the Evolution of Business podcast. They discuss the future of philanthropy and how business leaders can maximize their impact.

Dear Rochester - thank you for an incredible year! Let's celebrate everything we have accomplished together.