United Way of Central New York

06/11/2026

Good beer, great company, and an even better mission.

Last night, Women United members gathered at Aurora Brewing Company for connection-building, laughter, and fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Swipe through to see some of the smiles from yesterday 📸

Interested in becoming a Women United member? Visit https://unitedway-cny.org/get-involved/women-united/ to learn more and sign up today.

We can't wait to see you at the next event! 💛

06/10/2026

📣 Agency Registration NOW OPEN! The United Way of Central New York's annual Day of Caring returns August 6th! We invite all nonprofits throughout the greater Onondaga County area to post your volunteer needs on www.VolunteerCNY.org, now!

Whether you need help with grounds cleanup, painting, room organizing, food service, or something else entirely, this is your chance to capitalize on the spirit of community giving. Each year, this event grows. Last year, over 1,300 individuals volunteered in a single day! As a result, participating agencies gained lasting corporate partnerships and dedicated, returning volunteers.

If you haven’t joined us before, make this the year you become part of Central New York’s largest community-wide day of volunteering. United, we do more!

06/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Want to show your local pride and support a great cause? Grab your official 2026 United Way Pride T-Shirt! 👕✨

Proceeds from every shirt sold stay right here in Central New York, funding vital local programs that provide support for ALL community members year-round.

How to get yours:
📍 Click the link to order online from our friends at Printing & Promotional Solutions!
🛒 Available in sizes [S-6XL].
🛍️ Want your shirt in time for the CNY Pride Parade & Festival on Saturday? Order it by 5:00 pm Wednesday 6/10, and you can pick it up at PPS on Friday 6/12!

Let’s color CNY with love and unity. Get your shirt today and wear it proudly!
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Thank you to Tommy Lincoln | Stay Fresh for the awesome design & Jessica Montgomery for the photos from last year’s parade.

06/05/2026

Happy Friday! ☀️ We are wrapping up our week of flashbacks with one final look back at the incredible impact of last year’s Day of Caring, featuring segments from Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9.

Today, we are highlighting the volunteer team from SRC, Inc. at the Museum of Science & Technology - MOST! Their crew tackled important interior projects and rolled up their sleeves to help paint the 455-foot "Powered by Wonder" mural, designed by Tommy Lincoln, located behind The MOST. As Syracuse’s longest mural, it stands as a stunning addition to Armory Square, celebrating STEAM education and inspiring local youth to explore, invent, and imagine.

📣 Agency Registration NOW OPEN! The United Way of Central New York's annual Day of Caring returns August 6th! We invite all nonprofits throughout the greater Onondaga County area to post your volunteer needs on www.VolunteerCNY.org, now!

Whether you need help with grounds cleanup, painting, room organizing, food service, or something else entirely, this is your chance to capitalize on the spirit of community giving. Each year, this event grows. Last year, over 1,300 individuals volunteered in a single day! As a result, participating agencies gained lasting corporate partnerships and dedicated, returning volunteers.
If you haven’t joined us before, make this the year you become part of Central New York’s largest community-wide day of volunteering. United, we do more!

📝 Important Posting Instructions
To ensure your opportunities are tracked correctly, please follow these steps. Visit https://www.volunteercny.org/portal/landing/. If you don’t have an agency account, click “Create an account to get started” and then proceed:
1. Click on Post Your Agency Need(s) Today!
2. Set the listing to PRIVATE
3. Set the initiative to Day of Caring 2026
4. Set the duration to Happens On (unless otherwise discussed with United Way).

🗓️ Deadlines & Contact Info
Agency registration is OPEN NOW through the end of July. Questions? Connect with:
💛 Katie Hanlon | Chief Community Officer | [email protected] | 315.428.2210
💙 Elisabeth Osei-Kwame | Volunteer Administrator | [email protected] | 315.428.2200

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

We’re keeping our week-long flashback going with another look at the incredible energy of last year’s Day of Caring, courtesy of NewsChannel 9 WSYR’s Bridge Street program!

Today, we are throwing it back to the amazing crew from IBEW Local 43, who brought their skills and hard work to the Westcott Community Center! This team spent the day tackling crucial building updates and facility improvements, ensuring that this vital organization can continue to serve our community.

📣 Agency Registration NOW OPEN! The United Way of Central New York's annual Day of Caring returns August 6th! We invite all nonprofits throughout the greater Onondaga County area to post your volunteer needs on www.VolunteerCNY.org, now!

Whether you need help with grounds cleanup, painting, room organizing, food service, or something else entirely, this is your chance to capitalize on the spirit of community giving. Each year, this event grows. Last year, over 1,300 individuals volunteered in a single day! As a result, participating agencies gained lasting corporate partnerships and dedicated, returning volunteers.
If you haven’t joined us before, make this the year you become part of Central New York’s largest community-wide day of volunteering. United, we do more!

📝 Important Posting Instructions
To ensure your opportunities are tracked correctly, please follow these steps. Visit https://www.volunteercny.org/portal/landing/. If you don’t have an agency account, click “Create an account to get started” and then proceed:
1. Click on Post Your Agency Need(s) Today!
2. Set the listing to PRIVATE
3. Set the initiative to Day of Caring 2026
4. Set the duration to Happens On (unless otherwise discussed with United Way).

🗓️ Deadlines & Contact Info
Agency registration is OPEN NOW through the end of July. Questions? Connect with:
💛 Katie Koerner Hanlon | Chief Community Officer | [email protected] | 315.428.2210
💙 Elisabeth Osei-Kwame | Volunteer Administrator | [email protected] | 315.428.2200

06/03/2026

Every day this week, we are celebrating the spirit of service by looking back at last year’s Day of Caring with segments from Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9. Today, we're highlighting the amazing volunteers from Empower Federal Credit Union who teamed up with our CNY Book Buddies program at The Syracuse City School District! Their team spent the day working 1-on-1 with students to help improve their reading skills.

📚 Want to make an impact like Empower FCU? You don't have to wait until the Day of Caring! We are looking for volunteers for our Summer Book Buddies program. Become a Summer Book Buddy by visiting: https://www.volunteercny.org/need/detail/?need_id=1269865

📣 Agency Registration NOW OPEN! The United Way of Central New York's annual Day of Caring returns August 6th! We invite all nonprofits throughout the greater Onondaga County area to post your volunteer needs on www.VolunteerCNY.org, now!

Whether you need help with grounds cleanup, painting, room organizing, food service, or something else entirely, this is your chance to capitalize on the spirit of community giving. Each year, this event grows. Last year, over 1,300 individuals volunteered in a single day! As a result, participating agencies gained lasting corporate partnerships and dedicated, returning volunteers.
If you haven’t joined us before, make this the year you become part of Central New York’s largest community-wide day of volunteering. United, we do more!

📝 Important Posting Instructions
To ensure your opportunities are tracked correctly, please follow these steps. Visit https://www.volunteercny.org/portal/landing/. If you don’t have an agency account, click “Create an account to get started” and then proceed:
1. Click on Post Your Agency Need(s) Today!
2. Set the listing to PRIVATE
3. Set the initiative to Day of Caring 2026
4. Set the duration to Happens On (unless otherwise discussed with United Way).

🗓️ Deadlines & Contact Info
Agency registration is OPEN NOW through the end of July. Questions? Connect with:
💛 Katie Hanlon | Chief Community Officer | [email protected]) | 315.428.2210
💙 Elisabeth Osei-Kwame | Volunteer Administrator | [email protected] | 315.428.2200

06/02/2026

Get Involved. Make a Difference! Every day this week, we’re taking a look back at last year’s Day of Caring, with segments from Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9. Today, we’re highlighting the incredible volunteers from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield at Syracuse Habitat for Humanity. The team installed flooring in a new construction home, which was nearing completion and would be sold to a family with an affordable, income-based mortgage.

📣Agency Registration NOW OPEN!
The United Way of Central New York's annual Day of Caring returns August 6th! We invite all nonprofits throughout the greater Onondaga County area to post your volunteer needs on www.VolunteerCNY.org, now!

Whether you need help with grounds cleanup, painting, room organizing, food service, or something else entirely, this is your chance to capitalize on the spirit of community giving. Each year, this event grows. Last year, over 1,300 individuals volunteered -- completing over 100 projects -- in a single day! As a result, participating agencies gained lasting corporate partnerships and dedicated, returning volunteers.

If you haven’t joined us before, make this the year you become part of Central New York’s largest community-wide day of volunteering.

📝 Important Posting Instructions
To ensure your opportunities are tracked correctly, please follow these three steps when posting on www.VolunteerCNY.org:
1. Set the listing to PRIVATE.
2. Set the initiative to "Day of Caring 2026".
3. Set the duration to "HAPPENS ON"

🗓️ Deadlines & Contact Info
Agency registration is OPEN NOW through the end of July. Volunteer sign-ups will open mid-June!

If you have any questions about Day of Caring or www.VolunteerCNY.org, please reach out to our Chief Community Officer, Katie Hanlon | [email protected]