Upcoming Events
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Radically Reimagining Women's Health Series
Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
Wednesday, April 17 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
While we celebrate the beauty of birth, it’s important to recognize the unconscionably high rates of maternal mortality and complications, especially among BIPOC women, revealing broader issues in women’s health and healthcare.
Join us for a discussion on supporting the health of moms, birthing people, and children in the Greater Capital Region community.
United Way's 2024-2026 Focused Investments RFP
ARE NOW OPEN
Focused Investments are UWGCR's largest competitive, responsive grant. They are multi-year, unrestricted grants open to community-based organizations operating in any or all of the eight-county footprint.
The Lazarou Open "Dolly Day" Golf Tournament
July 19, 2024
Start the day with us in the clubhouse at Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course. We will have raffle tickets for purchase and present the Costa Lazarou Athletic Scholarship winners. Lunch and beverage carts are provided on the course. Dinner is served after the last hole, with the presentation of golf awards and raffle winners. We invite you to participate, network, and enjoy a day of golf for a great cause.
518 Day of Giving
May 17 & 18, 2024
Powered by United Way GCR and Presented by MVP Health Care, 518 Day of Giving is the first online, regional fundraiser of its kind on May 18, The day harnesses the power of community to connect nonprofit organizations with new and existing donors while raising funds and awareness for the nonprofit community. Collectively, participating nonprofits hope to raise $518,000 to continue providing vital support and services throughout the Capital Region and beyond. On May 17, join more than 500 volunteers all over the Capital Region making an impact at local organizations through service and beautification projects.
United Way's Annual Awards
Fall 2024
Join United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s President & CEO, Peter Gannon, and other presenters throughout the evening as we come together to celebrate our Campaign Champions, the 2023 Class of the Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame, and reveal this year’s Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year.
Capital Region ADULT Spelling Bee
2024
Emerging Leaders UNITED is on a mission to find the Capital Region's BEST speller. The winner will take home the championship belt.
