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Community Spotlight
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
"We all do better when everyone gets engaged in this fight" Peter Gannon President and CEO, United Way of the Greater…
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C.O.C.O.A. House and 4th Family Receive Chromebooks from Albany Broadcasting and United Way
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
A set of Chromebooks will help critical after-school and mentorship programs adapt to operate virtually. Albany, NY –…
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Five to Watch 2020
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Five to Watch Program grew out of a recognition of racial, gender, and power disparities within the nonprofit…
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The Next Generation of Philanthropists Making an Impact on Giving Tuesday
Thursday, November 19, 2020
In the Greater Capital Region, 11% of households earn an income below the Federal Poverty Level and 30% of households…
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Welcome Nicki Brown, Community Relations Manager
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Nicki Brown joined United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR) as the Community Relations Manager.  Brown will…
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Welcome Isaiah Norman, Community Impact Manager
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Isaiah Norman joined United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR) as the Community Impact Manager, Engagement…
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United Way and Falcon Club Car Service Partner to Offer Free Rides to the Polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Free Rides Offered From 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. Albany, NY – United Way…
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Meet Our New 2020 Board Members
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Rachel Bailey, Communications Workers of America Local 1118 Rachel Bailey represents the local bargaining unit in her…
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