Our Community Impact
Every day, United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties brings people together to make life better for our neighbors.
Community Impact | Mobilizing Caring Power
Thanks to your support, one in four local residents participates in a United Way-funded program, from food access and early learning to crisis response and financial coaching.
Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier, more resilient community – one where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our Focus Areas
HEALTHY COMMUNITY
Improving health and well-being for all
Maternal & child health
Nutrition & food security
Mental health
Substance misuse
Disease prevention & awareness
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
Helping young people realize their full potential
Childcare & early childhood development
In-school, after-school & summer learning
Literacy development
Family engagement
STEM education
College & career readiness
FINANCIAL SECURITY
Building financial stability and strength
Job readiness & workforce development
Adult education & job training
Financial education & coaching
Homelessness prevention & affordable housing
Small business support
Public benefits access
COMMUNITY RESILIENCY
Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better tomorrow
Disaster relief & recovery
Emergency preparedness
Crisis hotline & support
Environmental stewardship & sustainability
United We Make an Impact
United Way connects local giving to local solutions.
Every dollar raised here stays here, supporting nonprofit partners that address both immediate needs and long-term change.
In 2025, United Way invested more than $197,375 across Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties, funding programs that:
Provided 10,000 meals to families facing food insecurity
Supported 1,500 children through early learning or youth enrichment
Helped 87 households improve financial stability
Delivered 59 crisis response services through local agencies
2025 Funded Partners
Our grants support a network of nonprofits working on the front lines, advancing one or more of our community priorities:
Allegany County Association of the Blind and Visually Handicapped
Allegany County Community Opportunities and Rural Development, Inc. (ACCORD)
Allegany County Mental Health Association
Allegany Senior Foundation
Allegheny Highlands Council, Scouting America
American Red Cross WNY Chapter
Catholic Charities of Buffalo
CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services
Cuba Circulating Library Association
EPIC - Every Person Influences Children
FeedMore WNY
Fillmore Powerhouse Youth Center Inc.
Genesis House of Olean
Girl Scouts of Western New York
HomeCare & Hospice
Houghton Royal Family Kids Camp
Independent Health Foundation
Interfaith Caregivers
Southern Tier Traveling Teacher, Inc.
Special Olympics New York, Inc.
St. Bonaventure University’s Bona Buddies
St. Bonaventure University’s The Warming House
The Rural Outreach Center
The Salvation Army, Olean
The Salvation Army, Wellsville
Trinity Christian Daycare
YMCA of the Twin Tiers
Stories of Impact
Behind every number is a person — a neighbor — whose life is stronger today because of this community’s generosity.
“United Way funding allows us to provide comfort and dignity during one of life’s most difficult times.”
Read more Impact Stories:
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