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Peter Gannon Introducing Danny Dollar Academy
UWGCR Launches Danny Dollar Academy Programming
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
United Way of the Greater Capital Region Launching Pilot Program to Promote Financial and Reading Literacy &…
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United Way of the Greater Capital Region Launches Two-Way Text Support Through 211
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
January 11, 2022 United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s 211 information and referral service is a lifeline for…
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Workers just above poverty level need, and deserve, our help
Friday, January 7, 2022
Times Union Commentary: Workers just above poverty level need, and deserve, our help Claire Reid |  January 7, 2022 In…
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The Seven Next Generation of Philanthropists with Giving Tuesday Hearts
The Next Generation of Philanthropists Making an Impact on Giving Tuesday
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Over the past year, we have all endured some level of crisis as we contended with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Meet the Perfect Pitch Sharks
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
After a community-driven nomination process, five nonprofits were carefully chosen to “pitch” their innovative idea…
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Meet Our New 2021 Board Members
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Meet the 2021 Changemakers
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Working in partnership to provide critical funding and resources for organizations working to advance positive social…
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United Way's 2021 Annual Awards
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Celebrating the Capital Region's Champions of Philanthropy On September 9, 2021, we were pleased to host United Way’s…
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