Fraser Grants Honor Local Legacy, Support Community Needs
James Sanderson, LOVE Inc. executive director, Susan McAuley, UWCAC executive director, and Wendy Samick, LOVE Inc. volunteer, at the Gowanda site’s soup kitchen.
United Way of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties (UWCAC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Bill and Cathy Fraser Grants. This year, $9,219 in funding has been awarded to local organizations working to meet essential needs and improve the quality of life in our communities.
The following organizations in Cattaraugus County received support through the Fraser Grant program:
Cattaraugus County Health Department – Veggie Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Cattaraugus County – Food supplies for inclement weather
Pfeiffer Nature Center & Foundation – Trail signage
Remote Area Medical Fund of Cattaraugus County – RAM Clinic
Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. (Connecting Communities in Action) – Homeless intervention service
South Dayton Food Pantry – Food pantry support
Total Senior Care – Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) supplies
Girl Scouts of Western New York – One-Day STEM Fair
Healthy Community Alliance, Inc. – Freezer for County Store program
Love In the Name of Christ of the Gowanda Area – Community soup kitchen
Saving Grace Outreach – Summer youth program
“These grants carry on Bill and Cathy Fraser’s legacy of service by supporting programs that reach those in greatest need across our region,” said Sue McAuley, UWCAC executive director. “The Frasers dedicated their time, energy, and compassion to strengthening our community, and we are honored to continue that work in their memory.”
The Fraser Grants were created in 2020 to honor the memory of Bill and Cathy Fraser, who were longtime champions of the United Way. Mr. Fraser served for many years on the Board of Directors and Allocations Committee, while Mrs. Fraser was a vital member of the United Way staff. The memorial grant program ensures their commitment to helping neighbors in need lives on.
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.
