Change Maker Blog
Community Partner Spotlight: Clyde Van Dyke and Cornell Cooperative Extension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSYi0jvzKqo&feature=youtu.be Have you ever heard of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Broome County or the programs and services that they provide? Does Taste NY, Farmers Market, Nutrition Education, or 4-H Youth Development...
read moreWhat’s Up with Americans and Volunteering?
In Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, written in 1840, he shares “the health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.” AKA volunteerism, people. Fast forward to the release of the 2018 Volunteering...
read moreMaking a Difference in the Workplace and the Community
You can make a difference in Broome County. Looking for a way to make your community a better place without having to wander too far from your workspace? Volunteer to be your company’s United Way of Broome County champion! The adage “I gave at the office” still rings...
read moreCommunity Partner Spotlight – Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Twin Tiers Guides Adolescences to a Fulfilling Life
Before being matched with her “Big”, Jasmine* was a very quiet teenager and kept everything to herself. She would not look anyone in the eyes and had difficulty speaking with people she did not know. Struggling with some aspects of life, the idea of a mentor was...
read moreThe Impact of a Donation
United Way of Broome County began as the Binghamton United Relief Organization, which formed to coordinate fundraising activities among local health and human service organizations. Now, more than 100 years later, the organization continues to rely on the kindness and...
read moreAnti-Poverty Work and the Binghamton-Broome Anti-Poverty Initiative
Did you know United Way of Broome County works to reduce poverty in our community?The Binghamton-Broome Anti-Poverty Initiative (BBAPI) is a community-driven effort to break the cycle of poverty in Broome County. Aligning with the 12th Proposal of Governor...
read more2-1-1: We Answer the Call
Crisis doesn’t adhere to a convenient schedule. That’s why our 2-1-1 helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to help people in need access local resources like food, shelter, utility assistance and more. Let’s start with Susan, a recent...
read moreTax Preparation with United Way of Broome County
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” and tax season is in full swing! For some of us, filing our taxes is just one more thing to check off our to-do list. But for others, a maximum refund can be a...
read moreCommunity Partner Spotlight- Helping Celebrate Abilities (HCA)
https://youtu.be/C7cUvW_kX0c United Way of Broome County staff recently sat down with Renee and Joshua Brazeal. Their son, Tyler, receives Occupational and Speech therapy at the local non-profit Helping Celebrate Abilities, better known as HCA. During his two years at...
read moreCelebrating with Service on MLK Day
Monday, January 15, will be the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 90th birthday. In his honor, volunteers across the community will roll up their sleeves to be of service by actively transforming Dr. King’s teachings of love and unity into actions that help...
read moreWhat is the United Way story?
Have you ever wondered what United Way is? You may have heard of United Way, but do you know what we do? As a network, United Way is one of the largest non-profits in the world. United Way Worldwide (UWW), is the overarching organization lead. Then there are the local...
read moreBest of 2018: Reflecting on our Community’s Story
What a busy year…or rather 100 years! We had the pleasure of experiencing so many exciting opportunities and new milestones in 2018, which helped create positive change in our community. This past year, United Way of Broome County celebrated its centennial...
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