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. Here we share real-life testimonials and success stories from the nonprofits and programs funded by United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties throughout the year.
Each story reflects the direct impact of community support, highlighting the collective strength to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive.
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Special Olympics NY
In 2023, Special Olympics NY continued to serve students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from the Olean, Allegany-Limestone, Franklinville, and Salamanca school districts through participation in Unified basketball and Unified soccer. Read more
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Houghton Royal Family Kids Camp: Making Moments Matter through Relationships
More than 90% of our volunteers return to Houghton RFKC each summer, which means that our campers come to see Royal Family Kids Camp as their “home away from home” and the staff as part of an extended family, their Royal Family. RFKC is all about developing positive, healthy relationships with caring adults. Read more
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Saving Grace Outreach
We were successful in hosting 6-10 kids each day, who were otherwise at home or roaming the streets. Giving them a place where they belong and use their energy for positive things in their community. Read more
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Southern Tier Traveling Teachers
It's not an easy feat for anyone to study and earn a high school diploma - let alone an expectant mother of two young children who was also employed full-time. But that's exactly what Allegany County resident Paige Kline did. Read more
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Catholic Charities Joyce Family Food Pantry
Hazel has been utilizing services at the Catholic Charities Joyce Family Food Pantry for 9 years and always is so grateful for what we do for her and so many of her friends and neighbors. Read more