United Way of the Greater Capital Region

United Way of the Greater Capital Region United Way of the Greater Capital Region mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive.

09/30/2026

Two more days to get your apps in for Power Pitch!
Deadline is Friday, October 2. Share your project on how you’re supporting and lifting up women in the Capital Region.
Capital District LATINOS one of our winners shared their experience and what they’ve been up to!

We are also super excited to have Giuliana Bruno back to emcee in December!

We had a pleasure of hosting John Emge, Senior Director of Network Engagement at United Way Worldwide at our Latham offi...
09/29/2026

We had a pleasure of hosting John Emge, Senior Director of Network Engagement at United Way Worldwide at our Latham office recently. The team gained new insights on addressing community needs and growing as a trusted partner to provide innovative solutions. Thank you John, for the time you spent with us! We are so appreciative of the visit and the outlook!

09/28/2026

ICYMI: Chief Impact Officer, Clair Reid was on with Giuliana Bruno on Friday morning’s broadcast talking all things Power Pitch ⚡️ Applications are due Oct 2! Share your ideas, submit for a chance to win $10,000 unitedwaygcr.org/power

Is there anything better than the joy of reading? Not if you ask Zendira and Jahir who are signed up for Dolly Parton's ...
09/25/2026

Is there anything better than the joy of reading? Not if you ask Zendira and Jahir who are signed up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library thanks to mom Makeda!

If you believe in the value of early childhood literacy and power of building your own home library, help us spread the gift of reading today in honor of Dolly Parton. 9 to 5 Day isn't over yet! There is still plenty of time in the day to Give Like Dolly!

Help us ensure all of the 17,000 kids we serve across the region receive a book each month!

Give Like Dolly today: https://www.unitedwaygcr.org/dpil

09/25/2026

The message is simple on 9-25 . . . Give Like Dolly
When you give to United Way, the official program partner of Imagination Library in the Capital Region, every dollar supports another child develop a love of reading and a world of possibilities.


What if reading one book together could help us become better neighbors? This fall, Weave: The Social Fabric Project at ...
09/18/2026

What if reading one book together could help us become better neighbors? This fall, Weave: The Social Fabric Project at The Aspen Institutee and United Way of the Greater Capital Region are inviting people across our community to participate in Weave’s first ever BIG READ.

This is a shared reading and conversation experience centered on David Brooks' book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.”

From Oct.1-Nov. 5, readers across the country will explore the book together and put its ideas about connection, curiosity, and trust into practice. Join the BIG READ, you participate at weavers.org/bigread/.

One more day to apply for the Digital Inclusion grant! Submit your application today.Details at unitedwaygcr.org/DECCR
09/17/2026

One more day to apply for the Digital Inclusion grant! Submit your application today.
Details at unitedwaygcr.org/DECCR

Being employed doesn't always mean you are thriving. That was the message that was underscored by our Chief Development ...
09/14/2026

Being employed doesn't always mean you are thriving. That was the message that was underscored by our Chief Development Officer, Claire Reid at today's ALICE event. The True Cost of Economic Security brought together our partners in the community to better understand the most recent ALICE data and what it means for our neighbors. More than 175,000 Capital Region families are struggling to afford basic necessities, even with employment.

We are extremely grateful to the following individuals for their participation and insight in today's discussion.
Dr. Amanda Duff, Executive Director, Healthy Capital District
Krista Hesdorfer, Director of Public Affairs, Hunger Solutions New York
Dede Hill, Vice President of Policy, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

09/14/2026

This morning, our team presented this year‘s ALICE report, and what it means for Capital Region families. The presentation was led by Chief Impact Officer, Claire Reid and followed up with a comprehensive discussion with community leaders about current trends and what more local families need to attain financial stability.

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8 British American Boulevard
Albany, NY
12110

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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