Latest News from United Way of the Greater Capital Region:

United Way of the Greater Capital Region is Community Partner with WMHT for "Help Wanted" series - February 16, 2009
Series gives New Yorkers useful information in centralized location on issues affecting their family economic situation. Partnering closely with government and non-profit organizations, "Help Wanted" features a 26-episode television series, a web portal that serves as a vital tool for resources, and public outreach events to expand the project's reach. [Read more] or go to www.helpwantedinteractive.org

Day of free tax preparation in Schenectady results in 22 completed tax returns and more than $75,000 in savings for working families, thanks to volunteer tax preparers from Troy's Catholic Central High School - January 29, 2009 As part of United Way’s effort to help working families keep more of their hard-earned dollars and achieve financial stability, United Way’s CA$H Coalition joined the Internal Revenue Service to promote Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day on January 29 at the Washington Irving Educational Center in Schenectady...[Read more]

More than half of Capital Region residents feel overall quality of life has gotten worse, but most appear willing to help create positive change- December 9, 2009
Fifty-one percent of Capital Region residents think the overall quality of life has gotten worse for most people in the area over the last year, according to a survey released December 9 by the Siena (College) Research Institute. Conducted in partnership with United Way of the Greater Capital Region, the survey also found...[Read more]

United Way and River Rats Team up for 2-1-1 - November 16, 2009
United Way of the Greater Capital Region and the Albany River Rats teamed up for a night of American Hockey League action and support for United Way 2-1-1 Northeast Region, the 12-county information and referral service that connects callers with local health and human services...[Read more]

Annual Meeting features volunteer awards, community impact report - October 15, 2009
United Way of the Greater Capital Region honored two extraordinary volunteers and the Internal Revenue Service Albany SPEC Office, as an outstanding partner organization, at United Way's Annual Meeting at Schenectady County Community College...[Read more]

Meeting draws community leaders to spread the word on United Way 2-1-1 Northeast Region - August 19, 2009
Community leaders joined United Way of the Greater Capital Region at a press conference in Troy to spread the word that 2-1-1 is the number to call for free and easy access to information on human services ranging from food and housing assistance, to child care, senior programs and agencies that connect volunteers with local projects... [Read more]

Mont Pleasant Family Festival Celebrates Literacy - August 11, 2009
United Way of the Greater Capital Region and the Literacy Task Force of Schenectady County put the spotlight on children’s literacy at the Third Annual Mont Pleasant Family Festival on August 6 at the recently revitalized Wallingford Park... [Read more]

Tell Your UNITED IN ACTION story - August 1, 2009
United Way of America wants to hear from you! Share your United In Action story by creating a short video and uploading it to www.liveunited.tv. The first 100 entries will receive a LIVE UNITED beach towel. The winning entry will be featured in United Way's 2010 national brand advertising. With hundreds of volunteers who made such a difference revitalizing two community parks this June, there are so many stories to tell. Call 456-2200 ext. 136 with any questions and please send a copy of your submission to bstuart@unitedwaygcr.org so we can share your story with the Greater Capital Region!

Park Cleanup Nets News Coverage from Times Union - July 14, 2009
(Story by Staff Writer Kenneth C. Crow II)
Canal Avenue Park has a different look after volunteers cleaned up the recreation area. The South Troy Neighborhood park at Third Street was one of two parks revitalized as part of the United Way of Greater Capital Region's community day on June 13. The effort aims to provide safe, attractive areas for children to play and learn outdoors... [Read more] 

Complete Your College Internship with United Way
United Way of the Greater Capital Region offers internships in several areas related to our work to advance the common good and create opportunities for a better life for all. Our internships offer a chance to help improve people’s lives as you learn about and help with the programs and services provided by United Way of the Greater Capital Region... [Learn More and Apply]