United Way of the Southern Tier

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we celebrate the hardworking people whose dedication, skill and compassion keep our communities strong. Thank you for all you do—today and every day.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/05/2026

09/03/2026

📣Spread the word! Pro Action's Youth Development Program (YDP) has free after-school care slots available in Bath.

🚸Children ages 8-18

❎NO income eligibility requirements

✅Homework help, snacks, social and physical recreation, community service projects, and more!

📲Call, text, or email Nick today!

08/31/2026

📚✏️Back-to-school shopping means more than just notebooks and backpacks—it also means making room in the family budget for everyday hygiene essentials. Because SNAP and WIC do not cover these items, your support can make a meaningful difference for local students.

Donate by shopping our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0e6gboxr or by dropping items to one of our local collection sites below:

📍Elmira:
Steele Memorial Library, 101 E. Church St
📍Corning:
Corning Credit Union, Main Office, 1 Credit Union Plaza
Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza
United Way Southern Tier, 1 W. Market St., Suite 202 (2nd floor)
📍Bath:
Simmons-Rockwell Chevrolet BUICK GMC Showroom, 7327 State Route 54
Bath YMCA, 208 Liberty St. Suite 215
📍Hornell:
Hornell YMCA Fitness, 18 Center St.

Every donation stays in Chemung and Steuben County and helps a local student feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Thank you for making a difference!

08/27/2026

📅 August is National Make-A-Will Month!

Creating a will is one of the most meaningful ways to plan for the future and protect the people and causes you care about. It can provide peace of mind while ensuring your wishes are known and your legacy can continue to make an impact.

Through our partnership with FreeWill, you can create a simple, legally valid will at no cost.

Ready to get started? Create your free will here: https://partner.freewill.com/unitedway

💙 Your legacy can help strengthen our community for generations to come.

08/25/2026

Today, United Way of the Southern Tier joins the millions who are mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, whose kindness and generosity, across the globe and right here in our region, will be remembered for generations to come.
More than 13,000 local children have received books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library since 2018. This free program, supported by donations to United Way and administered by the Dollywood Foundation, provides a book each month by mail to children until they turn age 5.
Dolly was inspired to start the Imagination Library by her father, who could not read or write. The first recipients of books when the program started in 1995 were children in her hometown in Sevier County, Tennessee. Today the program spans five countries and has gifted over 300 million age-appropriate books to children worldwide.
Dolly once said: “You can never get enough books in the hands of enough children.” At United Way, we couldn’t agree more. The Imagination Library will live on, instilling a love of reading in children and standing as a tribute to the woman whose unlimited vision, bright spirit, and talent will continue to inspire.

08/22/2026

We’re at Strong Kids Safe Kids of Chemung County today with great volunteers and information about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Stop by and say hi! We’re here until 2 pm.

08/19/2026

Mary Caruso, executive director and volunteer of Corning Community Food Pantry, is one of 4 finalists for the 16th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award!
Mary has been a volunteer with CCFP for 23 years and has served as Executive Director since 2020. Under her leadership, 1.6 million pounds of food have been distributed to more than 110,000 individuals.

VOTE here, NASCARfoundation.org/Award, once a day, every day until September 6!

Did you hear the news???? The NASCAR Foundation named our very own Mary Caruso, executive director and volunteer of Corning Community Food Pantry, as one of 4 finalists for the 16th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Mary has been a volunteer with CCFP for 23 years and has served as Executive Director since 2020. Under her leadership, 1.6 million pounds of food have been distributed to more than 110,000 individuals. Click here: NASCARfoundation.org/Award to vote for Mary once a day, every day until September 6!

The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman Betty Jane France, recognizes inspiring NASCAR fans who volunteer for children’s causes across their regions. Each finalist receives a minimum $25,000 donation for their organization, with the overall winner receiving a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to further their efforts.

08/14/2026

💧 A small donation can make a big difference.

Imagine trying to focus in class without a toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, or soap. For many local students, these everyday essentials are not always within reach.

That's why United Way of the Southern Tier is collecting hygiene items to help students in our community start the school year feeling clean, confident, and ready to learn. Remember, SNAP and WIC do not cover hygiene products, making community support even more important for families facing financial challenges.

Local Drop-off Locations:
📍Elmira:
Steele Memorial Library, 101 E. Church St
📍Corning:
Corning Credit Union, Main Office, 1 Credit Union Plaza
Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza
United Way Southern TIer, 1 W. Market St., Suite 202 (2nd floor)
📍Bath:
Simmons-Rockwell Chevrolet BUICK GMC Showroom, 7327 State Route 54
Bath YMCA, 208 Liberty St. Suite 215
📍Hornell:
Hornell YMCA Fitness, 18 Center St.

OR shop our Amazon wish list and your items will be sent directly to United Way: https://a.co/0e6gboxr

📅 Donations are being accepted through September 12.

August 5, 2026: United Way of the Southern Tier invites the community to help meet the basic needs of local children by donating items to the 2026 Back-to-School Toiletries Drive. Nearly 20% of children in Chemung and Steuben counties live in poverty. Families that receive government benefits such a...

08/12/2026

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