Change Maker Blog
2019 Day of Action Book Drive
When school lets out for summer, students are excited for their break from school but do not realize the damage that can happen to their learning. For students, the damage done over the summer months can mean using valuable time in the next grade re-teaching all that...
read morePartner Spotlight: The Deposit Foundation
In the eastern rural area of Broome County lays a small, quaint town known as Deposit. People here are rooted deep in family tradition, have friendly relationships with nearly everyone in town, and enjoy the peace and quiet environment that comes with residing in a...
read moreTen Simple Ways to Help Our Community Through Your Workplace
Raising money for a good cause at your workplace not only helps your business make a difference in your community, it can give your staff a morale boost and build camaraderie among colleagues. But it can be overwhelming to decide what kind of fundraiser is right for...
read moreCommunity Partner Spotlight: Rural Health Network of South Central New York is improving lives, one ride at a time
Imagine not knowing how you were going to get to work. Imagine you need to see a doctor but don’t have any method to arrive to your appointment. Many people go about their day without thinking twice how they get from point A to point B. Yet, this is not the case for...
read moreUnited Way of Broome County, Broome County Department of Social Services, and the Family Enrichment Network Turn Tax Season into over $3,250,000 of Economic Impact in Broome County
Each year, millions of tax returns are filed by hard-working taxpayers across the country. While this is a simple task for some, it can be costly—and sometimes daunting—for lower-income households. The good news is that there’s help for any household with an annual...
read moreWhy it Pays to Volunteer
What gets you out of bed in the morning? For some people, it’s the career they’ve dedicated their lives to. For others, it’s raising kids and building a family. Whether it be work, hobbies or spending time with family and friends, we all want to fill our lives with...
read moreOpen Letter: FreshCycles and What We Do
Hi! My name is Shams Harper, and I am the FreshCycles Program Coordinator. FreshCycles, a program of the United Way of Broome County, is a Community Bike Shop located on Binghamton’s North side, in the basement of the Lee Barta Community Center. You may find me...
read moreCommunity Café Conversations and what they mean to you.
WE’RE LISTENING. Over the past few months, United Way of Broome County has been hosting a series of Community Café Conversations throughout our community. As an interactive conversation, we have been bringing together community members to discuss their aspirations for...
read moreSpotlight: 1 Year Anniversary with Executive Director, Jacqueline Gerchman
This month, Jacqueline Gerchman celebrates her 1 year anniversary as the Executive Director of United Way of Broome County. As the first female Executive Director of the 100-year-old organization, Jacki shares her successes, special moments, and future plans for the...
read moreCommunity 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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